bow out
Example Sentences
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At this point, the architects of Bass’ campaign need to burn sage to drive out bad spirits or just bow out altogether.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"The straw polls may show that some candidates are just not viable, and allow them to bow out in a dignified manner," Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
When James’s co-star Luka Doncic went down injured before the Lakers’ postseason, most observers expected them to bow out quickly against the younger, fresher, and statistically better Houston Rockets in the first round.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Some lawmakers, seeming to recognize the risks of letting the vagaries of aging and health determine the country’s political fate, have opted to bow out.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
As he followed her out, he said, “If you want, I could bow out now.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
