- present participle of buckle.
buckling
Example Sentences
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Millions of people across the continent are currently "living under extreme heat, hundreds have died, schools are shut, grids are buckling", he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Forcing it to blink is not a costless enterprise, but buckling is not costless either.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
The Stanley FatMax hit the shelves with a blade a quarter-inch wider than the norm, allowing it to extend for 10 feet or more without buckling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
If you’re thinking about buckling up for safety, now would be a good time to jump into I bonds, especially if you were late to buy them before and missed the big upswing.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
Vera was sitting on the edge of a chair, with her right foot hoisted upon another chair, buckling her shoes.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
