ducked
Example Sentences
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MIAMI—My escort ducked his head into the empty TSA checkpoint 2 miles outside Miami International Airport and whispered, “We have a member arriving.‘
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I immediately ducked down, put my hands up, and covered my head,” she said.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Then, hoping to avoid any urgent diaper events, I ducked into the next room and dialed up the president.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
Other major cities have had formal infrastructure plans for years, while L.A. has ducked and dithered.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
She sat in the prow of the boat, ducked low enough to be protected from the wind by its high sides.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
