buckle

Example Sentences

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He was wearing an orange life jacket across his wide chest, the buckles stretched so tight they reminded me of rubber bands about to bust.

From Literature

In fact, Duane could well imagine an object so heavy because he was currently buckling under the weight of the heavy table.

From Literature

Gold breastplate, armbands, a gold-hilted sword and scabbard, gold tassels and buckles, and gold embroidery all over.

From Literature

"The two teams from Glasgow have buckled under the pressure."

From BBC

His legs buckled and he sank to his knees.

From Literature