buckle

Example Sentences

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"Time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride," said Key when he appointed McCullum in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Although the term is clinically obsolete, examples of male peacocking are as close as the nearest bejeweled Patek Philippe, sterling-silver rodeo belt buckle or jumped-up, gold-plated pickup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Yet if the first month of 2026 can be any guide to the rest of the year, investors might want to buckle up.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 1, 2026

But Tien refused to buckle and defended brilliantly, clawing back and then overhauling the deficit to level the match.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

When we reach the car, I buckle my seat belt and check my phone for missed messages.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day