buckled

Example Sentences

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Disney and ABC, so far, have not buckled; the suspension of Kimmel last fall, after all, prompted a significant backlash against the company.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

His passion for the profession eventually buckled under the weight of mandatory overtime and pressure to never make a mistake, Axelsson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

As they tore through the other side and hit the asphalt again, the world warped and buckled around them.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda