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ducking





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But after a dozen sessions, Maddie began ducking under a chair the moment her veterinarian reached for the needles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

As the family is photographed, several Aces members come in and pause for a brief hug and coo before ducking quickly out of frame.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Guests, including journalists, administration officials, and cabinet members, were instructed to take cover, with many ducking under tables as exits were secured.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 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

At the far end, by the library office, a couple of boys were balling up paper and lobbing it over onto other boys’ heads, then ducking down and laughing.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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