buckled
Example Sentences
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However, having initially held firm, as Isak trained away from the rest of his team-mates, the club ultimately buckled and sold the striker to Liverpool on deadline day.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Before the Iran conflict, tech shares buckled under investor anxiety over the potential economic implications of AI advances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Soon after, Hipolito’s legs shuddered and buckled and his body began to shake violently.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
There’s more to the story: in Trade Desk’s case, the digital advertising firm has buckled under competitive pressure from Amazon.com.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Her knees buckled and she fell on the ground, flat on her back.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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