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crouching

ADJECTIVE
cringing
Synonyms




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Video footage from the event showed senior administration officials and cabinet secretaries, including White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, Patel and Kennedy, crouching down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Then we saw one person crouching down on a small steep hill, and we immediately stopped and asked if the desert lilies were blooming.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

It's vital to remain in the crouching position until the bear leaves the area.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Behind the door, Mira is crouching over a small cooker in the shower tray.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

“Vos vilstu, teyere?” said Molly, crouching down beside the chair.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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