bowing

Example Sentences

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Whether he was celebrating a goal with his shirt off or bowing down in Sujood - the Islamic act of prostration - there are images of Salah that will never be forgotten.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

As one of the few children who would regularly attend services, she would copy the men in prayer, swaying and bowing as they did, as if she were one of the group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The FDA reversed itself Wednesday, bowing to an appeal by the company, Moderna announced, saying the FDA will now review its application to license the flu shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Raducanu has had a low-key start to the year, bowing out in the quarter-finals of a warm-up tournament in a surprise straight-sets loss to 204th-ranked Taylah Preston.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

I tried to imagine Caroline bowing down to me.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson