sitting duck

Example Sentences

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Mr. Richards, hungry for spiritual growth, was a sitting duck for Von Mierers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In my opinion, I could be a sitting duck.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Chavez Jr, the 39-year-old former middleweight world champion, became a sitting duck behind a high guard as Paul, 28, controlled the fight with jabs and hooks to the head and body.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

I was a sitting duck and they were fearless.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

It’ll be harder for Archie to find me if I’m not crouched at Sammy’s like a sitting duck.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz