crouching

Example Sentences

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Attendees took cover, crouching under tables, as several loud sounds were heard in the large ballroom while guests were eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The way I wrote it, I had her crouching over the pitcher and Anna Moench, as the main female writer on the show, was like, “Sonny, I don’t think you know this works.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As she was crouching, she lost her balance and fell.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

It's vital to remain in the crouching position until the bear leaves the area.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

It was crouching on the floor holding a piece of bread in its front paws and nibbling away at it with great gusto.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl