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was kneeling
  • past progressive of kneel.

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"Everybody was kneeling down and Jimmy said something like, 'If anybody's lost, raise their hand,'" he said.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

“My daughter was kneeling beside him. He was trying to say something to her but he couldn’t,” she said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Let's not forget who was kneeling next to teen Lottie at the bear heart altar at the end of Season 1.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2023

For the record, I think I know why Eminem was kneeling, but if it’s related to Colin Kaepernick, he should say that.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2022

Glory was kneeling on the side of the stream.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova