Example Sentences

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"I have been stooping packing up—that is all."

From Daisy Burns (Volume 2) by Kavanagh, Julia

Gratian must surely have been stooping over the fire, for her face was red, almost swollen, and her eyes looked as if she had scorched them.

From Saint's Progress by Galsworthy, John

John must have been stooping over the German like that.

From The Romantic by Sinclair, May

Mr. Sleuth must have been stooping down, for his tall, lank form had been quite concealed till he stepped forward from behind the low wall on to the flagged path leading to the front door.

From The Lodger by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

Lumbago will develop in men who have been stooping much, especially for heavy lifting, or in women who scrub or have to stoop much while cleaning, dusting and the like.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)