duck

Example Sentences

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But the U.S. won’t be able to duck the harm from a long-term closure of the Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In my opinion, I could be a sitting duck.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

But the visitors who go to Butterworth’s looking for something exotic are not just Midwestern tourists out for pork cheeks or dry-aged duck breast to sample on a patriotic vacation.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

They might have broken their duck with victory in the World Test Championship final last June, but their reputation as chokers remains.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

I pull the door open and duck inside.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day