duck

Example Sentences

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The key New Zealand wicket was Devine, and when she tamely chipped Gibson to mid-off for a five-ball duck England's joy was obvious.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The study also reported that, among the foods tested, the highest PAH levels were found in soybean oil, followed by duck meat and canola oil.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The injured duckling was treated at a veterinary clinic while the other ducklings escaped the area with the mother duck.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

So there may not be any significant surprises from the Fed on Wednesday, especially now that Powell is essentially a lame duck.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

I forget to duck and I bang my head, but that doesn’t matter because she’s here.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison