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Meanings of bow out in English
Spanish
retirarse dignamente Usage of bow out in English
1
Trying to discover whether she wanted to fight or bow out gracefully.
2
But I believe now is the time to bow out, he added.
3
But the Fringe is determined not to bow out without a fight.
4
Fitzgerald will bow out of his involvement with the centre in December.
5
But Nigel Clough's players do not bow out of knockout competitions easily.
6
Maybe it was always preordained that Wilkinson would bow out a winner.
7
Eyes streaming, Richman was forced to bow out after managing only two.
8
The Russians would almost certainly bow out as well, though for different reasons.
9
And he is not quite ready to bow out just yet.
10
Investors worry that with the Verizon deal done, Colao could soon bow out.
11
If they bow out or fail to deliver, others can take their place.
12
Maybe it's best if I bow out and leave it to the experts.
13
That's why I can't bow out now, although I have every right to.
14
The others were going to bow out and let him win.
15
In the meantime, calls are growing for him to bow out of politics.
16
My dad had to bow out after a couple years; he was crushed.
This collocation consists of:
Bow out through the time
Bow out across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare