crushing

Example Sentences

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Clarke believes that crushing defeat put Scotland "on the back foot" for the remainder of their tournament, which again ended at the group stage.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It began in the second round when Sinner, the world No. 1 fell victim to the crushing heat and lost in five sets to Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Pages drove in the first two runs by crushing a center-cut changeup from Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz over the left-field wall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka saw her French Open title hopes vanish as she completely unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet another shock result at this year's tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Dvoyka and Troyka hugged all their brothers and both parents, shook hands with the priest, and took turns squeezing Anya in crushing bear hugs.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack