duck

Example Sentences

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Jofra Archer was bowled by a shooter, Matthew Fisher played on and Josh Tongue was caught at first slip for a golden duck, giving Henry his first Test 10-wicket haul.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

As a finicky eater who happens to be queer, Black and disabled, I wouldn’t touch durian, duck tongues or most of the basket items on the Food Network TV show, “Chopped.”

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, the Justice Department has so far sought to duck blame for the drama entirely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

For the games, the Cape Verdean owner, Sara Lopes, will be hosting watch parties and cooking up specialties like duck linguiça, a smoked sausage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Several people looked her way again, and she had to duck her head.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray