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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They bowed out in the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, failed to reach the Paris Olympics and were hammered 8-0 by England in November.
From Barron's
He took the photo and bowed his head at Danny, who had to jump back so he didn’t get poked with one of those antlers.
From Literature
Waiting in the kiss-and-cry, Glenn bowed her head and stared at the ground.
From Los Angeles Times
“Amen,” he repeated softly, sitting there with his head bowed.
From Literature
Newcastle managed to rally after the break and pulled one back through substitute Anthony Elanga as they bowed out with a 5-1 defeat on aggregate.
From BBC
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