duck

Example Sentences

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But the prospect of a stretch without Tatum provided the perfect timing for the Celtics to duck below the line and clean up their finances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leather-bound books are sandwiched in between brass duck bookends the couple found at an estate sale in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times

He got to the building and darted into the parking lot underneath, then ducked between cars to catch his breath and think through his next move.

From Literature

If he can finally break his Australian duck he will become the youngest man in history to win a career Grand Slam of all four majors.

From Barron's

If Alcaraz, 22, can break his Australian duck he will become the youngest man in history to win a career Grand Slam of all four majors.

From Barron's