- present participle of kneel.
kneeling
Example Sentences
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About 40% of people in their 60s have some difficulty crouching, kneeling or stooping.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Ulrich Siegmund, tanned and smiling, chatted enthusiastically with the crowd, at one point kneeling to speak with a child in a wheelchair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
He was found kneeling in front of a piano and striking the keys, in apparent distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Jumoke can be seen kneeling in front of a younger version of her daughter in the desert, telling her: "You must not be afraid."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He stared into the water, first from a few feet away, then, obviously very interested, kneeling down with his face close to the surface.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
