kneeling

Example Sentences

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I was kneeling over a bath, washing it in a hotel room one Saturday evening, getting ready for my friend's 40th birthday celebration.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That same year, he and his deputies were photographed kneeling and speaking with protesters in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, an action he has since recast as praying.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In one striking photo, a kneeling US pilot is confronted by a Kuwaiti local, moments after parachuting from his jet.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Several times, the top generals were seen kneeling beside her to whisper in her ear as she sat with her father watching military parades.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

He’s risen from his kneeling position; we’re squaring off against each other in his small garret room.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse