Example Sentences

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The woman crouches, coaxing the animal with sweet compliments and a stick of sugarcane she brought with her.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

He appears dazed and crouches back down before having a few choice words with the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He crouches unusually low in the ring to maintain his balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

On the other end of the spectrum crouches The Liver King, the subject of a recently debuted episode of Netflix’s “Untold” sports documentary series.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2025

While I refill Brickz’s food and water bowls, Daddy crouches beside his roses and examines the petals.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas