unbowed

Example Sentences

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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

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

Face bloodied but unbowed, I feel confused amid conflicts of strategy and organization.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin