- present participle of crush.
crushing
Example Sentences
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Her father Alberto, who ruled from 1990 to 2000, won praise for crushing Maoist rebels and taming hyperinflation.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
While many fans made the most of their remaining time in Miami, there was a real sense of an anti-climax after the crushing Brazil defeat.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
You only have to wait 90 minutes in the crushing D.C. heat to make it past the Secret Service checkpoint and into the Fan Fest proper.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
The announcements are so loud that Dad and I both put our hands to our ears, me crushing fluff against my head.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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