duck

Example Sentences

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She is surely on course to break her major duck sometime soon and in California last Sunday it was only the brilliance of a dominant world number one that bettered the British star.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The study also reported that, among the foods tested, the highest PAH levels were found in soybean oil, followed by duck meat and canola oil.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

American and Chinese business leaders dotted the hall, tucking into dishes like lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck and tiramisu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The injured duckling was treated at a veterinary clinic while the other ducklings escaped the area with the mother duck.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Her body knew the way, knew the roots and rocks to step over and the low branches to duck under.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland