crouched
Example Sentences
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Raimund crouched down and roared with pleasure as he landed his final-round jump.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
The 38-year-old was fortunate the fizzing forehand narrowly missed a ball girl who ducked out of the way as she crouched at the net post.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Following their lead, I crouched down and filled a copper dog with water from the fast-flowing river.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
As I crouched behind a rippling fountain, stretching and contorting my body to attain the correct angle, I began to wonder, “Do the Lumineers think I’m some kind of a lunatic?”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
I stayed where I was, crouched at the bottom of the boat with my eyes closed.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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