duck

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Jofra Archer was bowled by a shooter, Matthew Fisher played on and Josh Tongue was caught at first slip for a golden duck, giving Henry his first Test 10-wicket haul.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Bar Voll, who was out for a four-ball duck, almost everyone contributed.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

If you’re a burger lover, order the duck burger, made with in-house ground duck and served Oklahoma-style with grilled onions.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, the Justice Department has so far sought to duck blame for the drama entirely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

We round trees, duck branches, and splash through the creek until we get to what looks like a picnic—with Ma, Dad, and Autumn’s parents.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer