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kneel

[neel] / nil /


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“We are not going to do what other governments did, which was to go and kneel before organized crime.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

With only 18 seconds left after that game-tying score, the Rams opted to kneel and send the game to overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Flood waters also rushed through subway stations in New York City on Monday evening, pouring into subway cars and forcing passengers to kneel on their seats to avoid getting wet.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

"You don’t know whether to stand . . . or kneel."

From Salon • May 13, 2025

But then I remember that I did sign up to be her helper, so I hand her back her purse and kneel down to get a closer look.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott




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