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crouch

[krouch] / kraʊtʃ /


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The school alarm would pierce the air and teachers would instruct us to slide from our chairs, crouch under our desks facing the floor, and place our hands, fingers interlocked, over our necks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Seen through this lens, the Monroe Doctrine was more a defensive crouch than the posture of a global hegemon.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The agency also recommends trying to look bigger, if possible, and warns people to never approach the big cat or crouch down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

The truck began to crouch in its stance, sinking toward the ground.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

Redemption lowered his voice, and Jam wanted to step inside as well, crouch invisible next to them and eavesdrop.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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