Example Sentences

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Successive executives have ducked transformation - most obviously a series of reports on health service reform have been largely unimplemented.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024

If the quantum computing era dawned 3 years ago, its rising sun may have ducked behind a cloud.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 2, 2022

He believes they all failed to stop the shooter and have ducked responsibility.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2021

Both Mr. Axelrod and Ms. Yates have ducked questions from The Washington Times about that incident.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2018

If she had turned her back at that moment, I would have ducked out the door and never gone back.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright