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kneel

verb as in get down on one's knees

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Floyd, a black man, had been killed by a police officer who knelt on his neck in May that year, sparking global outcry.

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He could hardly breathe, he said, as officers knelt on his back and neck.

On the other hand, upon hearing the verdict, Crawford knelt in the ring before raising his arms to celebrate the victory.

"David knelt down in front of me and just looked at me. I didn't believe them. I didn't want to believe them," she said.

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

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