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  • present participle of crouch.

crouching

ADJECTIVE
cringing
Synonyms




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Crouching at the entrance of San Francisco City Hall, Jason Jacobs brushed gold paint onto the ornate doorway of the Beaux-Arts building.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2023

She also voiced the lead character in the Mandarin version of Disney's hit film Mulan, and performed a song from the soundtrack of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at the 2001 Oscars.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

Crouching, Alex looked up, startled, and lost her balance.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

It equals 2001's "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" as the film not in the English language with the most nominations in BAFTA’s history, organisers said.

From Reuters • Jan. 19, 2023

Crouching behind the high table, Lyra darted along and through the door into the Retiring Room, where she stood up and looked around.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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