bowed

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Kirk also bowed out of scheduled appearances in Plano, Texas, and at Iowa State University.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The 37-year-old - who stood in the dock with his head bowed after the guilty verdict was returned - was cleared of murder.

From BBC • May 7, 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

Netflix bowed out Feb. 26, ceding the prize to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I quickly bowed my head and spoke a blessing for the ablutionist’s soul.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri