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Recent Examples of unbowed
Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.
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James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
London endured 57 consecutive nights of bombing during the Blitz and emerged battered but unbowed.
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Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Although American and Israeli strikes have destroyed thousands of military targets and killed dozens of top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime remains unbowed.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Four decades into her stand-up career, Margaret Cho remains unbowed and unwavering on stage.
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Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
London endured 57 consecutive nights of bombing during the Blitz and emerged battered but unbowed.
—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Although American and Israeli strikes have destroyed thousands of military targets and killed dozens of top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime remains unbowed.
—
Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Four decades into her stand-up career, Margaret Cho remains unbowed and unwavering on stage.
—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbowed
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Either way, a spot in the round of 32 would be a just reward for a team that is unbeaten two games into what has been an extremely trying tournament off the field.
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The main event was an all-timer as fan-favorite Justin Gaethje forced previously unbeaten champion Ilia Topuria’s team to throw in the towel.
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As an experienced soldier and statesman, the ninth Aztec emperor, Montezuma, had proven his abilities by expanding the Aztec empire and gaining tributes from previously unconquered surrounding nations.
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And by the lack of palpable buzz despite fond memories of ’94. There was a certain innocence and novelty to the World Cup’s first foray in an unconquered land, a coming-of-age moment for the nation and its newfound respect for jogo bonito.
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.
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Such a situation can be even more difficult to handle than facing an indomitable champion on the other side of the net.
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The Hounds were in full control throughout the game with a dominant 35-17 win, not only clinching the championship, but completing the first undefeated season in league history.
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This day in sports history 1908 — Colin wins the Tidal Stakes at Sheepshead Bay and retires undefeated after 15 starts.
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The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.
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Ryan Borucki relieved him, the White Sox scored twice more, and the Giants faced an unconquerable deficit as baseball’s lowest-scoring team.
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This isn't to say that the shoes are invincible.
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.
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Haaland was unstoppable in qualifying, netting 16 goals, double the next-highest goalscorer in European qualifying.
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Positioning himself at the penalty spot, Manzambi struck a world-class, right-footed volley that Bosnian goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj got his hands on, but the blast was unstoppable.
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.
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“Unbowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbowed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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