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

On their haunches, they scratched and loved up Syd.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

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

When he reached the place where the river turned he adjusted the rifle strapped-to his back and dropped to his haunches.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison