buckling

They are more engaging with the media, and when under pressure on the field have held their nerve rather than buckling.

Previously, they had earned a reputation for buckling under pressure.

Mahan has a way of describing the buckling blow to Las Vegas’ economy.

But new laws and public information campaigns changed those norms, so that buckling your seat belt is now routine.

He said weightlifters can try to squat 500 pounds daily without days off, or attempt to squat 500 pounds with their knees caving in and buckling because of terrible form.