crouch

Example Sentences

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Now, Pope John believed, it was time to leave that defensive crouch and boldly proclaim Jesus as “the light of the nations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The best thing to do is to crouch face-down, bend the legs underneath the torso and clasp both hands behind the neck, Nakae said.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

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

This was no easy job for Stuart, as he had to crouch down between the felt hammers so that he wouldn’t get hit on the head.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White