crushing defeat

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Clarke believes that crushing defeat put Scotland "on the back foot" for the remainder of their tournament, which again ended at the group stage.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

England will lick their wounds after yet another crushing defeat by Scotland, but even if a potential Grand Slam has gone, they still have a championship to play for.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Despite the crushing defeat the two-time major winner said praise must go to Svitolina.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Being asked about an unpleasant subject in the wake of a crushing defeat made McVay testy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Stannis Baratheon had descended on the Iron Fleet from both north and south whilst they were trapped in the channel between the island and the mainland, dealing Victarion his most crushing defeat.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin