bowed

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Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed in apology over the incident during the Tuesday press briefing and asked for forgiveness from bereaved families of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But he bowed out in November, announcing on CNN he was throwing his support behind then-Congressman Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But architects work their magic at utilitarian drafting tables, heads bowed over blueprints—hardly the setting to stimulate heroic sculpture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

As part of putting herself first, Megan bowed out of “Moulin Rouge” two weeks earlier than originally planned.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

He bowed low again, with a flourish this time.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack