ducking

Example Sentences

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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

When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In modern slang it’s ghosting, or merely ducking out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Protesters scatter, ducking into the gaps between buildings and pavement.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

And Mapper would stick by them; all three were probably ducking between people’s legs toward the exit.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older