bow slightly
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Examples (10)
- He bowed slightly to the guest as he entered the room.
- The waiter bowed slightly and showed us to our table.
- As a sign of respect, she always bows slightly when meeting her professor.
- The diplomat just bowed slightly instead of shaking hands.
- He was instructed to bow slightly upon being introduced to the ambassador.
- After receiving the award, she bowed slightly towards the audience.
- I saw him bow slightly in acknowledgement, though he didn't say a word.
- The consultant bowed slightly, a gesture of deference to the CEO's experience.
- He had already bowed slightly when he realized a handshake was expected.
- The martial artist will bow slightly to his opponent before the match begins.