Example Sentences

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He was stooping as he leant on the front desk.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

The White House said that the president was "stooping" to look the feeble king in the eye while shaking hands.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2022

No blame attached – he was stooping down to head clear.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2016

When he saw him again later he said he looked like he was injured, adding: "He was stooping with his arm around his tummy, he looked uncomfortable."

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2015

I was stooping over mine, my hair falling onto the pages, covering up the definition of myself.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides