crushing
Example Sentences
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"There is a blanket of dust all day from all the mining and stone crushing," said Subhash Saini, whose brother died from what private doctors said was silicosis, an illness caused by breathing in dust.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
It’s a level of pressure that has the potential to be crushing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The mother, having dedicated her entire life to the revolution, is left with the crushing sensation that her dream has been betrayed.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The lower your investment, the less of a crushing blow it can be if it doesn’t work out.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
They were numb and heavy, and he felt crushing pressure against his chest.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
