slouched

Example Sentences

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We first see her slouched on a sofa on the back porch of the family’s house, seemingly cocooned in unhappiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Unlike me, with my sad little balcony lined with wilted pots of herbs, he had proper outdoor space — and a neighbor whose blackberry bush slouched lazily over the fence, heavy with fruit.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025

But during other stretches, Trump slouched forward, casting his gaze toward the ceiling, or leaned back in his chair with his arms folded and his eyes closed.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

One passenger was clearly passed out, slouched over in his seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Viktor Krum got up and slouched, round-shouldered and duckfooted, toward Mr. Ollivander.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling