buck
Example Sentences
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The black Ford bucked and darted around the other automobiles until it was alongside the streetcar.
From Literature
Unlike last year’s show, the 98th Academy Awards didn’t buck expectations with a moving musical performance to kick off the telecast, preempting the usual opening sketch and host’s monologue.
From Salon
It also bucked the trend that normally means horror films don't perform well at award ceremonies.
From BBC
The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge.
Ashley says he spoke to his travel insurance company, his airline and travel agent and "they all passed the buck."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
