ducked
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Jonathan, 40, a balloon artist who runs an event business, had ducked out to a matinee of “The Odyssey.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“I immediately ducked down, put my hands up, and covered my head,” she said.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Santner ducked into a Stokes short ball and was given out, caught at gully.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Then, hoping to avoid any urgent diaper events, I ducked into the next room and dialed up the president.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
They both ducked out of the way as the doors briefly opened and two boys with claws for feet tripped over themselves, laughing loudly as they barreled out onto the sidewalk.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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