buckle under

Example Sentences

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In fact, Duane could well imagine an object so heavy because he was currently buckling under the weight of the heavy table.

From Literature

"The two teams from Glasgow have buckled under the pressure."

From BBC

"Beijing recognises strength and could calculate that she has more staying power than anticipated and had not buckled under pressure, and therefore will have to somehow deal with her," Heng said.

From Barron's

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a plan to bolster Canada's car industry and support its electric vehicle transition, as the sector buckles under the weight of US tariffs.

From BBC

"Beijing recognises strength and could calculate that she has more staying power than anticipated and had not buckled under pressure, and therefore will have to somehow deal with her," Heng told AFP.

From Barron's