Example Sentences

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He was a bow-legged child who had rickets, but was able to escape poverty in San Francisco because he was an extremely good runner.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

It ambled in with a casual, bow-legged stride, boots clomping, spurs ringing.

From Nature • Dec. 31, 2019

“They saw a person that fit that bow-legged description and they were terrified,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2018

In closing, he said: “Love an 85-year-old bow-legged man who is still learning from his mistakes.”

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2018

Alexander jumped to his feet and assumed the wide, bow-legged stance of a sea captain that he often used when playing pirates.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood