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

American soldiers knelt to literally roll out the red carpet for him.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

Alfhercht hitched a breath and knelt by Wielaf, brushing his dirty hair off his forehead.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack