sucker

Example Sentences

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“I am an absolute sucker for the Brachiosaurus,” he says.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Far too open at the back throughout the game, City were caught by a sucker punch in the 22nd minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“And he is a sucker when it comes to a lot of other things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Hearts were stunned by the sucker punch from Yang, but these guys are made of stern stuff.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Captain Holly Short felt as though a sucker slug was drawing her brain out through her earhole.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer