buckling
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of buckling
C20: from German Bückling
Example Sentences
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Buckling supply chains are hitting the United States and China, the world's economic motors that together account for more 40% of global economic output.
From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2021
Buckling his daughters into car seats before returning to their home, overstocked with food and other essentials, Amol Jain smiled.
From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2020
Buckling sinisterly on the plancha, the tortilla is first covered in melted cheese before loaded up with other toppings — an effective way of preventing the tortilla from shattering, as frequently happens with tostadas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2019
Buckling up on every trip boosts your chance of arriving alive.
From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018
Buckling his restraints, Vogel said, "We are far past balance. We will not rock back."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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