bucking

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Matt Rossell, a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, an animal welfare group, took the microphone and mentioned a recent incident at the Orange County Fair when a bucking bull suffered a fatal injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of MGM had risen 20% so far in 2026, bucking a broader downtrend in the gaming industry.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The episode had all of the hallmarks of Musk bucking a narrative that was being floated on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Although Cristle and Sunny’s paths don’t cross frequently, both are bucking certain tropes.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

The bucking horse trying to throw its tormentor blocked the way towards the village, and so I turned and ran in the opposite direction.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya