haunches
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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
On their haunches, they scratched and loved up Syd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
"Dion Dublin was on his haunches with a gasped look on his face," recalls David Busst.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024
“Soon I’ll sit on my haunches and scratch.”
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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