Example Sentences

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Mayor Karen Bass, not known as a public brawler until recently, is ducking punches and throwing her own jabs and uppercuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

The vibes are even worse in the city, where just as Kendall, Shiv and Roman are walking in late to the rehearsal dinner, Willa is ducking out.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2023

“Joel Embiid is ducking that smoke today and you all know how I feel about Joel Embiid,” Perkins said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Let's close out with giving some advice for that person who is ducking arguments and hiding in alleys and all that.

From Salon • May 8, 2022

The English gunner will admire the enemy's marksmanship while he is ducking a shell.

From Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front by Rinehart, Mary Roberts