crouching

Example Sentences

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Now, when we approach kids crowding the sidewalk, a curbside puddle or a dog crouching to pee, I stop and extend my arm like Sir Walter Raleigh, offering Sarah the right of first passage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ball kids placed their hands on their feet - instead of the court - to avoid burning their palms when crouching at the net post.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 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

He looked like an ice statue crouching there among the eewoonucks.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell