ducked
Example Sentences
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Jon Bruno lives a couple of blocks away from the billboard in West Hollywood and ducked out of his house Friday morning to try to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“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
The first lady sat next to the president when the shooting occurred and ducked under a table before she was ushered by security offstage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
A bit away from Dan, down, under the logs and trees, Brian had tried to stand up, but when he felt the heat, he had ducked back down.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
