How to Use buckle down in a Sentence

buckle down

verb
  • The 23-year-old Shelton buckled down and fought off all three match points to stay alive.
    — José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
  • So, all there was to do was buckle down and retire the side without further incident.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • The Cougars buckled down and got the turnover on a fourth-and-goal situation at the 3-yard line.
    — Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Airport shelves are lined with books telling women to buckle down, change your attitude, and work harder.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Lawrence and the Glendora defense buckled down after the third-inning home run.
    — Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 27 May 2026
  • The Ducks buckled down and were six seconds away from shutting out the Golden Knights.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • The Ducks buckled down and were six seconds away from shutting out the Golden Knights.
    — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • After all, the Flyers buckled down and found their structure for the second and third periods.
    — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • But after Dardar’s homer, LSU’s bullpen buckled down and didn’t give up any more runs.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, there’s always the DIY approach of going to a scenic, remote place and buckling down on that chapter.
    — Solo Travel, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
  • But coach Rick Pitino, pacing the sideline in his black suit, called a timeout, and the Red Storm buckled down.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The Texans, however, buckled down and did not let the Patriots take advantage.
    — CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
  • But Kay buckled down and struck out Andy Pages and induced a fly ball from Freddie Freeman to escape the jam.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • December 22 – January 19 Your mind is ready to buckle down.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
  • After leading by double digits most of the second half, the Horned Frogs needed to buckle down in the final four minutes to preserve the win.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
  • The dress was embroidered with black braids, silver beading and crystals that draped around Kardashian's hips, along with a long tassel that hung from a silver buckle down the front.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Halfway through the third, trailing the Pacers 15, the Hawks buckled down defensively.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • By the end, the Knicks starters buckled down and, on both ends of the floor, were able to finish off the Hawks’ starters to win the game 108-105.
    — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Nonetheless, Kidd expects the NBA to buckle down on the tanking epidemic soon.
    — Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Ex-captain Jos Buttler needed to buckle down but couldn’t manage it and now has only two scores in the 50s over the last 25 matches.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Counsell commended Horton for buckling down to make big pitches when the Rockies had runners in scoring position.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Ohtani buckled down, throwing mostly breaking stuff to Jared Triolo and Spencer Horwitz to strike out both looking.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • At that point, Fonseca really seemed to buckle down — and amp up the power — and managed to win the second set in convincing fashion 6-3.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
  • But Crochet buckled down before Zack Kelly escaped further damage.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • With an opportunity in front of him, Chapman buckled down on his work with Berrios and ramped up his workouts with longtime trainer Nestor Moreno in the gym.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Your mind is ready to buckle down.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
  • After allowing the Saints to score on all four of their first-half drives, this Patriots defense, led by linebackers coach Zak Kuhr, buckled down in the second half.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The boot takes the classic Ugg look of a suede upper and sheepskin lining and amps it up with extra coverage, showcasing a slightly slouchy shaft reaching well above the knee; the style also features buckles down the back of the shaft.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Knicks will have to buckle down and win two of the next four contests against a scrappy Cleveland Cavaliers team, but the fans will unfortunately have to watch from the comfort of their own couches.
    — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
  • Across the country, columnists crack their knuckles and buckle down to begin think pieces about how the next big generational comedy is set in Los Angeles rather than New York.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2025

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