buck

Example Sentences

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The March jobs report won’t buck the trend.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

It sure looked like closely guarded national security information was being used to make a quick buck.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

"They didn't get much bang for their buck," he says, adding that he "suspects" whoever fired it "hit what they were aiming at".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When markets are very soft it is wise to pay attention to stocks that buck the fragile trend.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

I decide to buck trends and be hot, temperature-wise.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali