buckle

Example Sentences

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His legs buckled and he sank to his knees.

From Literature

"Beijing recognises strength and could calculate that she has more staying power than anticipated and had not buckled under pressure, and therefore will have to somehow deal with her," Heng said.

From Barron's

Replays show that it never buckled or gave out under her.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ACL acts as a stabilizer in the knee, preventing it from buckling and keeping the tibia from moving too far forward.

From Los Angeles Times

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a plan to bolster Canada's car industry and support its electric vehicle transition, as the sector buckles under the weight of US tariffs.

From BBC