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bow to

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bow to something
to accept something without really wanting to. The government says it will not bow to pressure to allow untested drugs to be used.
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"And thou pratest like a coward," answered the stranger, "for thou standest there with a good yew bow to shoot at my heart, while I have nought in my hand but a plain blackthorn staff wherewith to meet thee.
In his hand was his slender bow to which he had fitted one of his death dealing arrows.
The Wizard now arose and made a low bow to Ozma and another less deferent bow to the assembled company.
 
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