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

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

They should back away slowly, rather than run, and take care not to crouch or bend over, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

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

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

She rose from her crouch and stepped into the hallway.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray