duck out
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Mindful of the online horror stories about post-show delays, my boyfriend and I decided to duck out early to beat the rush.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Altman, by contrast, likes to come up with ideas on the fly, and is known to duck out of a room almost as soon as he enters it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
"As a northern comprehensive girl arriving in Oxford in 1993, I was a duck out of water."
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
The "duck out of water" appeal, Hilton's "that's hot" persona and Richie's dry humor made the show a hit.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2024
I duck out from behind the curtain, holding back my smile.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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