bucked

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The outperformance was driven by increasing volumes and yield growth, both of which bucked industry trends as the shipping company wins more high-quality business, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Glencore, the No. 3 global miner, has bucked the trend, adding coal assets and leaning on the commodity as a major profit source.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

It also bucked the trend that normally means horror films don't perform well at award ceremonies.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Though not a figure skater, Alysa Liu’s father, Arthur Liu, has bucked tradition in his own way: He is a single father by choice.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

He bucked against the sudden cold that touched his skin as the first shadows of the trees reached him.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray