buckling
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Christine Ji and Hannah Pedone looked into the reasons for the buckling AI trade, with more than two-thirds of stocks in the S&P 500 information technology sector down at least 20% from their recent highs.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
The war has taken a significant toll on an economy already buckling under runaway inflation—which hit 88.6% year-on-year in June—a weakened currency and years of compounding international isolation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Ukraine's energy network, already pummelled by Russian attacks over more than four years of war, was buckling under the high temperatures on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
National Rail explained that heat can cause a number of issues including overhead lines expanding and rails buckling.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
But as soon as they’re in the car, buckling their seat belts, Maxine says, “What did your dad just call you?”
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
