duck
Example Sentences
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Vowles has not denied this is the case but has continually ducked giving a direct answer as to how much by.
From BBC
Kershaw won’t duck the assignment if gets it, but he considers it so unlikely he is happy to share his game plan publicly.
From Los Angeles Times
I ducked my face to hide my smile.
From Literature
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With a barely stifled sigh, I ducked into the small hall bathroom just off the kitchen and did a quick check of myself in the mirror.
From Literature
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For dinner, Kai has prepared a dry-brined duck breast with a red wine reduction, a meal that is mentioned in the novel.
From Los Angeles Times
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