buckled

Example Sentences

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While the company is still viewed as a leader in creative software, Adobe recently has buckled under competitive pressure and market skepticism over its own efforts to integrate and monetize AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Turn right, as the map tells you to do, and you’ll encounter decaying sidewalks, with cracked and buckled concrete that turns a modest uphill walk into an obstacle course.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He is buckled in and ready for this.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

"The two teams from Glasgow have buckled under the pressure."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Jack’s legs buckled under him and his arms strained like they never had before as the Mirror pushed down on him harder and harder.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley