Sentences

knuckled in a sentence

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Definition

KNUCKLED: (verb) to apply oneself seriously to a task or to bend one's fingers into a fist or to press one's knuckles together.

Sample Sentences

  1. He knuckled down to his studies as the exam date approached.
  2. After a long day at work, he knuckled his fingers and sighed in relief.
  3. The boxer learned to protect his face by keeping his hands up, knuckled tight.
  4. She knuckled under the pressure of her demanding job and decided to take a break.
  5. As he prepared to confront his fears, he knuckled his resolve, determined to succeed.

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