buckle

Example Sentences

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It slid right out, but one of her knuckles seemed to jerk, and my knees buckled.

From Literature

He gave a huge push and his knee buckled.

From Literature

I pulled up my clean stockings, slipped on and buckled my shoes.

From Literature

Our safety adviser gives us clear advice - "if there's nowhere to shelter, get down on your belt buckle".

From BBC

Bank stocks are looking like a steal right now, especially as they benefit from—not buckle under—artificial intelligence.

From Barron's