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Chinese bond yields are bear historic lows, bucking the global upward trend in yields on the sovereign debt of other major economies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

The latter’s proxy was city controller Kenneth Mejia, another person loathed by L.A.’s political know-it-alls because he keeps bucking it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

He also broke horses and rode bucking broncos in ranch rodeos.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

But the UK featured in the top 10 for all three subjects and were described as "bucking the trend" of declining performance by the OECD.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Lina lifted Poppy, who began to howl and kick at the sight of the bucking boat and the churning water.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau


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