bowed
Britishadjective
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lowered; bent forward; curved
bowed head
bowed back
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weighed down; troubled
bowed down by grief
Example Sentences
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The exhibit also approaches issues of gender, through the elaborately decorated 1511 lira da braccio, a bowed string instrument of the Renaissance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
He then put his hands together, bowed slightly and murmured, “Go in grace.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Lenny was at Patti’s side until she bowed out of public life and rejoined her when she returned — but he’s never sat still.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
The combined company -- which came about after Netflix bowed out of the battle to buy Warner Brothers -- would control a sprawling roster of assets, including CNN, Warner Bros.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Ollie waved at a couple of kids who ran past kicking a soccer ball and they bowed as he walked past.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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