buckling

Example Sentences

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Buckling to the pressure, several colleges have shuttered in recent years, citing financial hardships.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Buckling under a Delta variant-driven wave of the virus, Indonesia has become Asia’s COVID-19 epicentre with hospitals deluged, particularly on the densely populated island of Java.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2021

Buckling his daughters into car seats before returning to their home, overstocked with food and other essentials, Amol Jain smiled.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2020

Buckling sinisterly on the plancha, the tortilla is first covered in melted cheese before loaded up with other toppings — an effective way of preventing the tortilla from shattering, as frequently happens with tostadas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2019

Buckling his restraints, Vogel said, "We are far past balance. We will not rock back."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir