crouching

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She sort of darts into frame, or she’s crouching, even the movement of her hands as she’s reenacting what might have happened.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Attendees took cover, crouching under tables, as several loud sounds were heard in the large ballroom while guests were eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Ball kids placed their hands on their feet - instead of the court - to avoid burning their palms when crouching at the net post.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Applegate was crouching at the scorer’s table waiting to be buzzed in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

A wild-eyed zebra zigzagged too close to a crouching lion, who swiped, missed, and darted away, his belly close to the ground.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen