had knelt
- past perfect of kneel.
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
As the agency’s first Black leader, he had knelt with people protesting police brutality after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2022
On Wednesday, Bass and Bone drew national attention for their display before a playoff game against the Indiana Fever, even though Bone had knelt for previous games.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2016
Carmichael turns a buoyancy valve, releasing pressure with a hydraulic hiss, as if a bus had knelt in my ear.
From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2015
I went over to where he had knelt by the bookshelves, and saw it now.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
