ducked
Example Sentences
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“I immediately ducked down, put my hands up, and covered my head,” she said.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Then, hoping to avoid any urgent diaper events, I ducked into the next room and dialed up the president.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
He said that "as soon as we heard it we ducked down and I started to see other reporters starting to run, and you shortly heard Secret Service officers saying get inside, get inside."
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Other major cities have had formal infrastructure plans for years, while L.A. has ducked and dithered.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Children in schools ducked under desks and covered their heads.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
