unbowed

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, is known for being unbowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The goal is to show that Jewish students remain unbowed and that there’s room for empathy for both Palestinians and Israelis affected by the war.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Bruised, bloodied but unbowed, JuJu Watkins had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead USC to a 65-62 win over Arizona in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

More than a week after the allegations, “Stay Free” returned, unbowed but discernibly altered.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2023

He could be talking to a farmer or an emperor, Pinmei thought, remembering Yishan’s unbowed head the night the hut burned, and it wouldn’t matter.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin