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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Argentina’s win meant that one day after his eternal counterpart Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out with Portugal, Messi’s last dance would continue—even on a day when Messi missed a penalty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Cameras were poised at every side of AJ Dybantsa’s table, where the Brigham Young forward sat with his elbows resting on his knees and head bowed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Unfortunately there is no diamond here," he says, head bowed, gazing into the blue-grey mud of the pit.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed in apology over the incident during the Tuesday news briefing and asked for forgiveness from bereaved families of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Emperor penguins bowed formally to the ship and crew as they passed.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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