drubbing

Example Sentences

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After a famous win in their debut Super League fixture, York were brought back down to earth with a 46-14 drubbing by Leeds last weekend.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The New York Knicks are snapping at Boston's heels in third place after warming up for the break with a 138-89 drubbing of the Philadelpia 76ers.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Donald Trump‘s entire Cabinet came in for a drubbing when “Saturday Night Live” returned from holiday break this weekend.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

The New York Jets’ lifeless season ended with another embarrassing loss, this time a 35-8 drubbing by Buffalo, which was resting many key players including Allen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

I would have to seek advice from Harry, although my estimation of him as a counselor in affairs of the heart had received a substantial drubbing at the hands of the wretched Miss Minerva Goodacre.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly