buckling

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The ACL acts as a stabilizer in the knee, preventing it from buckling and keeping the tibia from moving too far forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

As subscriber growth slows, Big Streaming is buckling down on revenue maximization and pulling back on its free-spending ways.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Mahan has a way of describing the buckling blow to Las Vegas’ economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

But new laws and public information campaigns changed those norms, so that buckling your seat belt is now routine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

I staggered under the weight, felt my knees buckling, before the hands slipped away.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx