crushed
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The 90-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been based in India since fleeing the Tibetan capital Lhasa after Chinese troops crushed an uprising in 1959.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Arias said that Gil appeared to have miraculously escaped being crushed when the shopping centre collapsed.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The three reached an excruciating decision: They had to make their way outside and seek help before additional debris crushed them or cut off any escape.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
The Listener,’ quoted Fin-Kedinn, ‘Gives his heart’s blood to the Mountain. And the Shadow is crushed.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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