knelt
Example Sentences
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When they walked from the military transports, some of them knelt on the tarmac and kissed the ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
She knelt in front of the first officer she saw, told him she’d fled the colectivos, and pleaded for a chance to seek asylum.
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
In the cemetery, Munzanza's mother Florence knelt by his gravestone and wept.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
On the other hand, upon hearing the verdict, Crawford knelt in the ring before raising his arms to celebrate the victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
May pointed down, then knelt next to the fireplace.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
