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
Moderna bucked the trend last week by reporting a quarterly increase in vaccine sales.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The outperformance was driven by increasing volumes and yield growth, both of which bucked industry trends as the shipping company wins more high-quality business, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
However, Dan said some coastal areas had bucked the wider Welsh trend.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
The animal hawed and bucked, dumping Hot Pie on the ground.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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