duck

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Emilio Gay chipped Jamieson to mid-wicket and Jacob Bethell's worrying form continued when he was lbw to the same bowler for a duck.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The 35-year-old featured in the first Test against England at Lord's, registering a duck and 18, but will play no further part in the three-match series, which will resume at The Oval on 17 June.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Black Duck Spirits & Hearth — Chef Sawicki blends duck, fire and his Polish heritage into a distinctive Minneapolis restaurant concept.

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

I duck, only for the power block to hit the television instead.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer