buck
Example Sentences
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While pinning down the exact reason why these states buck the trend is difficult, Hoell hypothesized the region’s unique summer monsoon rains could alleviate the risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“The buck stopped here,” Solimene wrote in a goodbye email to colleagues.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
A weak buck is generally viewed as bullish for foreign stocks, while a stronger dollar could weigh on the earnings of U.S.-based multinational companies that earn much of their money abroad.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
But the media and the money markets hung on his few public statements, and a sign in his office said simply, "the buck starts here".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
With his head raised, Bud could no longer buck and he entered a smooth, rhythmic gallop.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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