bucking

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Shares of MGM had risen 20% so far in 2026, bucking a broader downtrend in the gaming industry.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This personalised early intervention approach means Sefton is bucking the national trend in their Neets figures, particularly for younger ages.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Venters has been tasked with bucking the decline and bringing Paul Smith—still majority-owned by its eponymous founder and designer—back to profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

While many quantum firms use de-SPACs for faster market access, Quantinuum is pursuing an IPO, bucking the sector’s trend.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

There were four events in the rodeo: bareback bucking Hereford riding, bareback bucking pony riding, team roping of the same sad-sack cow by six entrants, and pony racing for kids.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols