bow out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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While Powell is set to bow out in charge of the Fed, he has said he would stay on as a governor.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
Some lawmakers, seeming to recognize the risks of letting the vagaries of aging and health determine the country’s political fate, have opted to bow out.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
If he is to be believed, can he bow out on a high?
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
Might they write smaller checks or bow out entirely if the conflict drags on?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
As he followed her out, he said, “If you want, I could bow out now.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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