crouch

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

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 agency also recommends trying to look bigger, if possible, and warns people to never approach the big cat or crouch down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

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

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

Noon approached in a slow crouch, pulling itself along the road, warming the air to honest-to-God spring.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline