bucked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bucked
Example Sentences
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The rocket-maker bucked tradition Wednesday when it set a price for its shares over a week before its planned listing rather than setting a range and refining it after days of meetings with investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Along with Regis le Bris at Sunderland, Farke bucked the trend with Leeds by retaining their Premier League status - something we no longer expect from promoted teams.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
But Middleton has bucked that trend, which is a sign that his message is resonating, no matter who is paying to get it out there.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
"This really bucked that trend and caused selective reduction of fat in that visceral compartment."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
She flopped and bucked and the harpoon swung wildly.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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