Example Sentences

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"Wow that's Robbie Williams, that's who I'm playing, don't mess it up. I probably did because voice was going and knees were buckling."

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

The Lakers were buckling in the early years of LeBron James while West watched from the Clippers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

When he was told Smith had stayed true to the Buckeyes, the coach asked “Really?” and pretended as if his knees were buckling before letting out a deep breath.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Before borders closed, many destinations were buckling under the weight of overtourism.

From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2022

In the yard, men were buckling on swordbelts and cinching the saddles of their horses.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin