stooping

Example Sentences

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DNA is a snooty aristocrat, never stooping to engage in day-to-day tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

“We’re fortunate to live in New York, where stooping is a thing,” Slocum said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Her single-minded dedication carried into her early years at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, where she often found herself stooping to fit in with other girls because of her height.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Villa had come close in the first half when United keeper Wes Foderingham saved low from Moussa Diaby before Ezri Konsa sent a stooping far-post header over from a John McGinn corner.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

‘He’ll be all right now,’ said Torak, stooping to give the cub’s muzzle an affectionate lick.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver