buck

Example Sentences

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The U.S. dollar has had a rough go of it in 2025 — but one recent development indicates that the beaten-down buck could be due for a bit of a reprieve in early 2026.

From MarketWatch

President Harry Truman once said, “The buck stops here.”

From Salon

It’s unclear how proactive Southern California cities will be in cracking down on illegal listings as homeowners look to make a quick buck by renting out their rooms.

From Los Angeles Times

Christmas shoppers have turned to the streets of central London to buy their presents this year, with high street footfall in the West End bucking the national trend.

From BBC

Romans has said Kentuckians can also count on him to buck his party on certain issues.

From Salon