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couched

  • past participle of couch.
  • past tense form of couch.

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Asked by CNN whether he would condemn the group and what they stand for, and whether he would urge President Donald Trump to do the same, Burgum couched his language carefully.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Nvidia couched the new PC announcement as part of a broader shift in AI computing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

Walz couched his decision as a way of putting the people of Minnesota first.

From Salon Jan. 5, 2026

His request of Bobby was couched in cordial, nonpleading terms, but Bobby heartlessly never answered him, and Lombardy stepped in to do the job.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady