buckling

Example Sentences

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With Cuba's economy buckling five months into a US-imposed fuel blockade, and the national housing deficit running to over 900,000 units, authorities say a quick fix is unlikely.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

They show riders from children to young people on a night out stepping into Waymos and buckling up, along with shots of Waymos swerving to avoid accidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Forcing it to blink is not a costless enterprise, but buckling is not costless either.

From Slate • May 18, 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

Now imagine that they start shaking you so fast the world starts bulging and buckling under you.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken