crouching

Example Sentences

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Attendees took cover, crouching under tables, as several loud sounds were heard in the large ballroom while guests were eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Images circulating on Mexican media showed man in a checked shirt on the pyramid as visitors appeared to be crouching at the foot of the Pyramid of the Moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Applegate was crouching at the scorer’s table waiting to be buzzed in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Near the stream was the bear bush, which had frightened their oldest son once, when he thought it was a bear crouching there.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech