buck

Example Sentences

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The March jobs report won’t buck the trend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

It sure looked like closely guarded national security information was being used to make a quick buck.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

"Yes, I do worry a bit, especially because there's now a whole cottage industry of companies that try to make a big buck and make it even simpler to install OpenClaw," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Lon tossed his head impatiently as if to buck off Erastis’s words.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee