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[dash-ing] / ˈdæʃ ɪŋ /


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Still, consumer inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s target and has moved higher this spring, dashing hopes for rate cuts later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

On his Christmastime visit home, in Milwaukee, his mother, who thought military school might turn him into a dashing accomplished gentleman, saw the bruises and never sent him back to the school.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Like a tennis umpire, eyes forever dashing left and right, Labour folk do the same, politically and geographically.

From BBC May 3, 2026

Natalie came dashing out of the kitchen and smashed directly into Finn.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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