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drubbing

[druhb-ing] / ˈdrʌb ɪŋ /


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Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, a five-star prospect in his first year as a starter, threw two interceptions and no touchdowns in a 16-point drubbing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The fact this victory came off the back of a 5-0 drubbing at home to Brighton makes it all the more rewarding for the Coventry boss.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Tech stocks look poised to recover from Thursday’s memory-led drubbing while the broad market is mixed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

A 7-1 drubbing on their World Cup debut but their equaliser against Germany will at least be a moment they will never forget.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

He slept curled around the rusty nail, wind and rain drubbing his tired young body.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig


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