sucks

Example Sentences

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The confession sucks the air out of the room, leaving just enough for some nervous laughter.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It sucks because then when you listen to their music or you watch their movies, the experience is tainted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Italy, which sucks in more than half of Qatar’s LNG exports to Europe, is particularly exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Describing the sludge and silt in the tunnel area where Noah's body was eventually found, close to the M2 motorway, he said it "just sucks your feet under" in "absolutely freezing" conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

I know how much it sucks to lose her as a friend.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon