ducked
Example Sentences
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Jon Bruno lives a couple of blocks away from the billboard in West Hollywood and ducked out of his house Friday morning to try to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
MIAMI—My escort ducked his head into the empty TSA checkpoint 2 miles outside Miami International Airport and whispered, “We have a member arriving.‘
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“I immediately ducked down, put my hands up, and covered my head,” she said.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Santner ducked into a Stokes short ball and was given out, caught at gully.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Aunt Kitty and I ducked behind the nearest shrub to escape his notice, and he passed us by, oblivious to our presence.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
