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“I was literally like a sitting duck, just getting taken south by the current going way off course,” he told Hawaii News Now.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

The massive predator shared its environment with other giants, including the horned Triceratops and the duck billed herbivore Edmontosaurus.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

Though foie gras is hardly a classic Chinese dish, the cuisine includes duck and meat innards such as tripe, helping local foodies embrace the French creation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Split the wings before cooking, and save the tips in the freezer for a rich duck stock.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

I just need to duck into the locker room, change, and then run my new shirt back down to the nurse’s office.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

The pumps are blowing air in the water to kill the algae with oxygen; the only ducks I saw were lined up at the edge, refusing to jump in even when approached by photographers.

From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026

Would O'Neill, Desmond wondered, hold the fort for a few weeks while Celtic got their ducks in a row with a permanent successor.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

Before we get to this week’s travel news, here’s my periodic reminder to get your travel ducks in a row now if you’re jetting somewhere for the long holiday weekend next week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

About a month later, officials in Riverside County rescued 480 ducks from a home in Anza that authorities say was operating as a sanctuary.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

Marlena ducks flat against her head to avoid being scraped off by the pole that runs across the top.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

"It even ducked under the umbrella when I was running away round the other side."

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

“I immediately ducked down, put my hands up, and covered my head,” she said.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Other major cities have had formal infrastructure plans for years, while L.A. has ducked and dithered.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026

The first lady sat next to the president when the shooting occurred and ducked under a table before she was ushered by security offstage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026

He ducked his head out of the way of its horn and stroked its long blaze.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

As Archer cranked up the pace, Phillips spent plenty of time on the floor, ducking and diving.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

As the family is photographed, several Aces members come in and pause for a brief hug and coo before ducking quickly out of frame.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

While making his way through the ballroom he came across reporters ducking for cover and some jockeying for position with their phone cameras.

From Salon ● May 1, 2026

He said scientists focus on the effects of the technology they build, “not ducking responsibility.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

At the far end, by the library office, a couple of boys were balling up paper and lobbing it over onto other boys’ heads, then ducking down and laughing.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin