crouch

Example Sentences

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The school alarm would pierce the air and teachers would instruct us to slide from our chairs, crouch under our desks facing the floor, and place our hands, fingers interlocked, over our necks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But don’t let fear put your portfolio into a defensive crouch.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

I crouch on the floor and ruthlessly Google image search nearly every piece, sweating profusely under the flimsy output of a nearby fan and the confused gaze of the guy behind the counter.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

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

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

Magdalys pushed gently on Stella’s neck, leaning her forward into a crouch so the approaching orphans could climb on.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older