haunches
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He sank the horse in sand past its haunches as a cinematic homage: “My inspiration was really the Statue of Liberty at the end of the original ‘Planet of the Apes,’ ” the director said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Lokesh, who finished on 39 not out from 20 balls, dropped to his haunches at the finish as England's players shook his hand to congratulate his efforts.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
On their haunches, they scratched and loved up Syd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2025
At the time, it referred to the sheep and cattle whose carefully manufactured temperaments, plump haunches, and passivity in the company of humans made them suitable objects for commodification.
From Slate ● Dec. 24, 2022
Peter sat back on his haunches, his hands over his face.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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