buckle
Example Sentences
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Yet that buffer — a crucial way to meet global oil demand so far — could start to buckle as soon as early June, according to strategists at J.P.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
She warned her fellow librarians not to buckle to outside pressures.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
The strain causes the surface to buckle and crack, allowing magma from deep within Earth to rise upward.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
Since taking office just over one year ago, Carney has maintained a defiant tone in response to Trump's threats, insisting Canada will not buckle when faced with unreasonable trade demands.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Colin opened the canteen hooked to his belt buckle, and they sat down for turkey sandwiches and water.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Vocabulary lists containing buckle
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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