The commander bowed, then turned to his soldiers.

The commander bowed stiffly towards the altar, and to the western lords.

He became regarded as a good tactician, and infantry commanders bowed to his tactical judgement when planning joint operations.

The senior commander eased his hand from hers and stood, bowing to Her Grace.

Then, as if realizing just how much had changed since then, the commander cleared his throat and bowed his head.

The commander bowed at the congratulations.

The commander bowed and went out.

The commander had unconsciously bowed his head almost to the floor by the time he heard the third phrase of the hymn.

The commander bowed to the drug expert, then toward the weapons man, who began to speak.

The commander bowed to the three experts.