crush
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While a transfer may be a slight inconvenience for usual commuters, it may cause large problems in mass events like the World Cup where risk of overcrowding and crush are at their highest.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 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
Looks like it’s time to wash off my crush.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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