ducks
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"The disinflation ducks are starting to line up, and with oil also backing off, the market has steadily stripped away the case for another near-term Fed hike."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The pumps are blowing air in the water to kill the algae with oxygen; the only ducks I saw were lined up at the edge, refusing to jump in even when approached by photographers.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
The general unlikability of his characters—odd ducks motivated by ego, profit or both—doesn’t help.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Lou Ann packed me a lunch in a bag with yellow ducks on it.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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