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crush

[kruhsh] / krʌʃ /


NOUN
infatuation
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Directions Roughly chop or lightly crush some of the capers with the side of a fork, leaving plenty whole for texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella is on the cusp of victory by promising to crush drug smuggling and lock up criminals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"It really does crush the team but that's minuscule compared to the anxiety and the stress for the families."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It means recognizing that the right response to a geopolitical supply constraint is not necessarily to crush demand.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Even I feel nervous, and I’m not the one with the crush.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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