ducking

Example Sentences

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Not Brody, whose chiseled, wiry presence is ever in motion, flailing, ducking, wincing, yearning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He said scientists focus on the effects of the technology they build, “not ducking responsibility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

As I continued to circle the crowd, ducking between rows of folding chairs, I caught the same refrains over and over.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

Perhaps he should make that his next tattoo, so he can brag about how much the needle hurt while ducking any consequences that might truly sting.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

I thought about ducking into the bathroom real quick, but I didn’t.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña