bucking

Example Sentences

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Hore said Kent was one of the few places bucking the trend, with population and distribution now growing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Matt Rossell, a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, an animal welfare group, took the microphone and mentioned a recent incident at the Orange County Fair when a bucking bull suffered a fatal injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of MGM had risen 20% so far in 2026, bucking a broader downtrend in the gaming industry.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Venters has been tasked with bucking the decline and bringing Paul Smith—still majority-owned by its eponymous founder and designer—back to profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Edith-Anne’s knack for breaking wild ponies to the saddle was demonstrated many times in the series, but there was always a great deal of bucking and kicking to endure.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood