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

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

Turn right, as the map tells you to do, and you’ll encounter decaying sidewalks, with cracked and buckled concrete that turns a modest uphill walk into an obstacle course.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

She glances at her watch, which is buckled too tightly around her soft wrist.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko