bowed

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Contributing to the net loss was the $2.8 billion termination fee paid to Netflix in late February when the streaming giant bowed out of the bidding for Warner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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 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

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

He took off his tiny hat and bowed; the tiny bells on it chimed.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton