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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People said that many times, on moonlight nights, she would put on her wedding dress and go walking in the hills all alone—just walking along with her head bowed.
From Literature
The man turned toward me, flipped his hat off his head, and bowed.
From Literature
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had resisted calls for a federal inquiry, saying it would hinder social cohesion but later bowed to public pressure.
From BBC
She sat in the kiss-and-cry area for several extra seconds with her head bowed after her score was announced to process her performance.
From Los Angeles Times
“Police all took off their caps and bowed their heads,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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