bow out

Example Sentences

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“We will all bow out someday but hopefully not anytime soon,” added Art, a friend since junior high who’s the Mexiclan’s resident Aristotle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Wiener is also up against Connie Chan, a county supervisor and former Kamala Harris aide—the only major candidate who waited for Pelosi to bow out before opting in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Should he bow out, Boland is expected to lead the assault alongside Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

But he was determined to bow out of the public eye with a customary bang.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

Now to bring the tough bow out and bring the iron blades.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer