bowing

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Footage from the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency, showed hundreds of mourners bowing their heads in front of a group of at least 18 coffins draped in the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"I assume full responsibility for this defeat," an ashen-faced Jospin announced, bowing out of politics to howls of dismay from supporters.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

As Anthropic was bowing out, the department signed deals with two of its biggest rivals, OpenAI and xAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

As the national anthem played following their victories, Smith and Carlos expressed their anger about racial injustice in America by bowing their heads and raising their fists.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

And there was the best-looking mouse you ever laid your eyes on, bowing past us to the Duchess.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck