crushed
Example Sentences
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The company’s fourth quarter 1.3% same-store-sales growth crushed expectations for 0.2%.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
During the sentencing at the Old Bailey, his parents said they were "crushed" by what had happened to their "kind, friendly and compassionate" son.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
I joined the line—and was rewarded with a croissant-like coil laced with a spread made with green chiles and crushed peanuts, and a sourdough rye cookie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
If you want frozen garlic — already sectioned and ready-to-use — Trader Joe’s carries the Dorot brand of frozen crushed garlic cubes.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
The train's wheels crushed the blooms as it slowly passed.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
