haunches

Example Sentences

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Kneeling beside her, Dr. Kristen Miller swiftly tapped hair-thin needles into the dog’s back and haunches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

There was a moment of knowing consternation among Sinner's supporters when he missed a first match point, but he reset to take his second opportunity before dropping to his haunches at the net.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

As a rival striker bore down on his team’s goal, Guardiola — crouching on his haunches on the sideline — lost his balance and toppled over onto his back.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

At the time, it referred to the sheep and cattle whose carefully manufactured temperaments, plump haunches, and passivity in the company of humans made them suitable objects for commodification.

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2022

Sometimes he slid on his haunches, sometimes seedling trees held him till he was able to find sure footing.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli