Sentence examples for kneeled from inspiring English sources

The word "kneeled" is correct in written English
It is used to describe the action of bending one or both knees, often as a gesture of respect or submission. Example: "He kneeled on the ground to propose to her."

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kneeled

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Past of kneel

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It started politely but became more and more threatening as her clothes were reduced to rags and she kneeled in her underwear.

A line of men kneeled before the crowd, hands raised, linked together by chains.

Macedonia's win prompted unmagnaminous headlines on the lines of 'Greece kneeled to Macedonia'.Of course, the Greek press found it impossible to hide its displeasure, and responded with equally provocative pieces.

At Colombo airport he kneeled to worship the ground.

A narrow aisle was flanked on both sides by a broad, raised bench on which the worshippers kneeled or reclined.

But within seconds, Ukranian 'journalist' Vitalii Sediuk had lunged towards him, kneeled down, and buried his head in DiCaprio's privates.

By the shore, fishermen kneeled on pebbles clutching bamboo rods, patiently waiting for the catfish to bite.

They stood, bowed and kneeled, photographing the cars from every conceivable angle.

Mitz's mother kneeled down in front of Andrea and touched her wide, pink knees with great gentleness.

"Where are they taking her?" He kneeled before me so his face was level with mine.

Father kneeled down, broke a small piece off his loaf, and dipped it in the solitary dish on the floor.

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