leg buckling
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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After squaring off with the Edmonton Oilers’ Klim Kostin on March 18, a dizzying, round-and-round sequence ended with Hayden’s leg buckling under him as he landed on the ice.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
Machado’s cleat appeared to slip across the top of the bag and he fell to the ground, his left leg buckling beneath him.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2022
So, when he landed awkwardly 10 minutes after the interval with his right leg buckling grotesquely, this team were weakened.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 8, 2016
He bundled her into his arms and leapt down from the crates, landing roughly, his bad leg buckling.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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