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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
Synonyms
NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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A-Baki's intervention came as the current UN chief Antonio Guterres, who will bow out at the end of the year, called for "global coordination" on the future of AI.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Tying a bow on all this is the news that its BritBox debut on Tuesday, Sept. 15, coincides with Christie’s birthday and the traditional day-after-Emmys launch of the fall season.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

Janse van Rensburg, who represented South Africa's under-20 side, became eligible for England this summer after living in the country for five years and scored on his Test bow against Fiji in Liverpool in July.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

The undrafted rookie put a bow on a strong camp by earning five tackles and a pretty pass breakup against the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

But if there were any feelings of ill will, they melted away when Duane handed him the present, complete with the yellow ribbon bow.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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