knelt

Example Sentences

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Twelve fired FBI agents are alleging that they were unlawfully sacked because they knelt during a racial justice protest in Washington DC five years ago.

From BBC

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright knelt in memory of the late Laney football coach John Beam after an interception Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Still cradling the squirming cat, she knelt before the children and gazed at each face in turn.

From Literature

Penelope gave a gentle downward tug on the TOT, and the bird knelt low enough for her to climb aboard.

From Literature

Commander Gorringe & the entire crew knelt down in prayer, and so did I. There was silence, except for the water slapping against the hull.

From Literature