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

Ashley says he spoke to his travel insurance company, his airline and travel agent and "they all passed the buck."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

When markets are very soft it is wise to pay attention to stocks that buck the fragile trend.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

He couldn’t see anything through the tangle of hazel and willowherb, but he knew that the buck was in there, because Wolf knew it, and Torak had learned to trust Wolf.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver