- present participle of stoop.
stooping
Example Sentences
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Stooping close to her, I leaned in, clutched her hand and introduced myself.
From Washington Post • May 31, 2017
Stooping down, you’ll walk into a magical acrylic realm where the colors shift through countless hues.
From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2016
Stooping to tee it up, the 85-year-old Palmer said, "Oh! I got it on the tee. Wow!"
From US News • Apr. 9, 2015
Stooping over rose bushes all day takes a toll on the body.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2015
Stooping to gather the dropped clippings, she was confronted by the face of Sam Westing.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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