kneel
verb (used without object)
to go down or rest on the knees or a knee.
had knelt
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past perfectof kneel.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Local media also reported that another man had knelt down to prevent cars from proceeding on the highway.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
Mrs Elford, who was related to Frankie through his father, said she had knelt beside paramedics as they tried in vain to save him.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2024
Protesters had knelt in the street for 8 minutes and 40 seconds in honor of Floyd.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2020
“I had knelt before, and I think it’s an appropriate response to that situation. Kaepernick had spoken to veterans about what act was an appropriate protest, and he talked about kneeling,” Imboden said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2019
So Fadi had knelt extra long on the prayer mat at the mosque, asking Allah for Mariam’s protection and for help in winning the competition.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
