buckle under
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.
Steady jobs are hard to get, pushing millions into the precarious gig economy, while others buckle under a cutthroat work culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Higher insurance costs could cause some homeowners to buckle under the financial pressure, Cotality said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
When it rains, moisture seeps into fissures in the road and weakens the asphalt, which can break apart and buckle under the weight of passing cars and trucks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's government presents its first budget on Tuesday, a spending plan he says will provide "the answer" for an economy starting to buckle under US tariffs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
His knees still buckle under him, and he cannot lift his feet properly, but he does manage to move.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word