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His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

At some point during the day-long pitching session in Amsterdam, a young man in a grey hoodie slouched on stage.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

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

She slouched through our front door, dragging her sloppy trash bags behind her.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore