ducking

Example Sentences

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But after a dozen sessions, Maddie began ducking under a chair the moment her veterinarian reached for the needles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey accused the government of "ducking" the issue last night.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Elliot and I zigged and zagged down the campus paths, ducking through shrubbery and doubling back on ourselves whenever possible.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin