crouch

Example Sentences

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At no point can a skier duck into a crouch and let gravity carry him while he catches his breath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The best thing to do is to crouch face-down, bend the legs underneath the torso and clasp both hands behind the neck, Nakae said.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

The agency also recommends trying to look bigger, if possible, and warns people to never approach the big cat or crouch down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

The truck began to crouch in its stance, sinking toward the ground.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

I crouch down on the floor and place my ear against the door, hoping I can hear something on the other side.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks