sucks

Example Sentences

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The confession sucks the air out of the room, leaving just enough for some nervous laughter.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Luckily, both of us haven’t ever thought it sucks at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Describing the sludge and silt in the tunnel area where Noah's body was eventually found, close to the M2 motorway, he said it "just sucks your feet under" in "absolutely freezing" conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Why give something that sucks up dirt to show you care?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

“I’m still too short for those rides. It sucks to be short. Remember that.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini