buckling

Example Sentences

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As subscriber growth slows, Big Streaming is buckling down on revenue maximization and pulling back on its free-spending ways.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Robinhood took off during the pandemic, nearly buckling under a wave of demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

They are more engaging with the media, and when under pressure on the field have held their nerve rather than buckling.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

He said weightlifters can try to squat 500 pounds daily without days off, or attempt to squat 500 pounds with their knees caving in and buckling because of terrible form.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

But as soon as they’re in the car, buckling their seat belts, Maxine says, “What did your dad just call you?”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri