crouch

Example Sentences

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Seen through this lens, the Monroe Doctrine was more a defensive crouch than the posture of a global hegemon.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

At no point can a skier duck into a crouch and let gravity carry him while he catches his breath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Claudine Singer, 72, brings knee pads so she can crouch in the street to scrape out the gutters with a metal claw.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

The truck began to crouch in its stance, sinking toward the ground.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

His pupils adjusted, and Pax saw the man crouch to stare at him.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker