unbowed

Example Sentences

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While Reid spoke with Bush about “the need for reconciliation” after a contentious campaign, his message for his own Democratic caucus was unbowed.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Shami called the talks "cowardice" and said the group's fighters remained unbowed despite being squeezed by the government and Israel.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, is known for being unbowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

His supporters, unsurprisingly, have been buoyed by both his jokes and his unbowed tone.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Even with her cane, Aunt Rose always seemed fierce and unbowed, and seeing her like this, small and frail, reminded Ophie that her aunt was a very old woman, maybe even older than Mrs. Caruthers.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland