crouching

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She sort of darts into frame, or she’s crouching, even the movement of her hands as she’s reenacting what might have happened.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The single square column features crouching figures in the capital who seem to be holding up the arch, a playful evocation of the classical figure of the caryatid or herm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

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

She sat on a stone bench supported by two crouching lions, their faces streaked with dark stains like tears.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn