bucked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bucked
Example Sentences
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"This really bucked that trend and caused selective reduction of fat in that visceral compartment."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
The U.S. and Indian markets bucked the trend, with sales rising 0.3% and 8.5%, respectively.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
No horse aged 10 or above has won the race since 2014, while in 2022 Noble Yeats bucked another trend by becoming the first seven-year-old to win the race since Bogskar in 1940.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Though not a figure skater, Alysa Liu’s father, Arthur Liu, has bucked tradition in his own way: He is a single father by choice.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
The entire ride took live seconds, ending with the cowboy running for the fence as the bull bucked itself around the arena.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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