buck

Example Sentences

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A “no” bet returns a buck and change.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The March jobs report won’t buck the trend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

It sure looked like closely guarded national security information was being used to make a quick buck.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Actually, the officer, a young skinny guy in his early twenties, was more about making a buck than doing his job.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall