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How to pronounce bowed in American English
“bowed” pronunciation by American speakers
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“bowed” in real sentences — American speakers
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bowed because people so valued it.
The Obama White House
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Now you understand just why my head's not bowed.
Census Bureau
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At Haram al-Sharif, we see young Muslims’ heads bowed in prayer.
State Department
Words that sound like “bowed”
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