buckled
Example Sentences
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The airline buckled after years of losses and a heavy debt load.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“I’m sorry, I’ve buckled under the pressure,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
He is buckled in and ready for this.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
"The two teams from Glasgow have buckled under the pressure."
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Michael slid into the back seat and buckled up without a word.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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