crouch

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

All he wanted to do was hide for a couple of minutes—maybe crouch between a couple of pickups—and figure out an escape route.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker