buckled

Example Sentences

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However, having initially held firm, as Isak trained away from the rest of his team-mates, the club ultimately buckled and sold the striker to Liverpool on deadline day.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The airline buckled after years of losses and a heavy debt load.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“I’m sorry, I’ve buckled under the pressure,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

There’s more to the story: in Trade Desk’s case, the digital advertising firm has buckled under competitive pressure from Amazon.com.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Her knees buckled and she fell on the ground, flat on her back.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt