buckle

Example Sentences

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Investors and consumers need to buckle down and brace for a lot more volatility ahead—especially when it comes to oil prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

"Time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride," said Key when he appointed McCullum in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Johnson, like many, gasped when she saw Vonn’s knee buckle slightly on a jump during training Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Although the term is clinically obsolete, examples of male peacocking are as close as the nearest bejeweled Patek Philippe, sterling-silver rodeo belt buckle or jumped-up, gold-plated pickup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Hearing bad news about Thaya Jaan makes my knees start to buckle, like they might stop working to keep my legs straight.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan