bowed

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

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

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

From Salon • May 17, 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

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

The bubble near Ivan bowed out, reinforced, and Ivan shot Alfhercht a grateful glance.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack