bowed

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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

He later said that: "Whilst I think the department felt under pressure, we were proud of the fact we'd not bowed to that pressure."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Two years later, John C. Doerfer, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, likewise bowed out when it was revealed he had vacationed on the yacht of a wealthy friend.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

By early 1942 the nation was battered, no doubt, and after years of hard conflict and rationing of food supplies, its citizens were somewhat bowed down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I leapt to my feet and bowed for my audience.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas