duck out
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This year, he had to duck out of a dinner in Prague to secure spots for his two sons in a popular Lego camp.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
But while he was close to Sa he wasn't in front of him and, unlike Robertson, he did not duck out of the path of the ball.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 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
“It was just so far out of my realm, I was really a duck out of water,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022
But instead I duck out of his grip and run.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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