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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.
—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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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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Rutherford was unbeaten on 54 from 40 deliveries and Jason Holder clobbered three sixes in the penultimate over, finishing 21 not out off five balls as West Indies reached 170-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 169.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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But take away penalty shootouts and the Dutch are unbeaten in their last 12 matches at the World Cup.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Apart from Michigan, nearly all lands east of the Mississippi River had been carved into states, while Florida remained sparsely inhabited and in large part unconquered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Cribbs’ 2024 squad won the District 4-6A title with an undefeated run en route to a regional final appearance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Justin Gaethje In the main event of the UFC White House card, Ilia Topuria (17-0) puts his undefeated record and UFC lightweight title on the line against interim 155-pound titleholder Justin Gaethje (27-5).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Spurs led for more minutes than the Knicks and built seemingly unconquerable leads.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Of course, honey badgers (Mellivora capensis) aren’t invincible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That was still a sharp commercial comedown for a tentpole that so recently seemed invincible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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Messi then pushed it up and launched an unstoppable left-footed arcing shot that skimmed the gloves of Algeria goalkeeper Luca (son of Zinedine) Zidane and into the top right corner.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The entire team stepped up, but Pulisic created the unmistakable energy and momentum that sent the contest down an unstoppable path.—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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No one should have to prove themselves by pretending to be invulnerable.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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He-Man has superhuman speed and strength and is invulnerable to most damage.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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“Unbowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbowed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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