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

Alvarez arrived at the news conference marked up but unbowed.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

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