kneeling

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, Ben Gvir sparked an outcry internationally but also within his own government by publishing a video of dozens of activists kneeling with their foreheads on the ground and their hands tied.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

And just before the show was about to start, Radcliffe was suddenly kneeling beside my seat asking if the person I was sitting with was my partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

In one striking photo, a kneeling US pilot is confronted by a Kuwaiti local, moments after parachuting from his jet.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Several times, the top generals were seen kneeling beside her to whisper in her ear as she sat with her father watching military parades.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Some noisy skiers came in from outdoors but paid no attention to the kneeling boys as they crossed the lobby.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary