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bashing

[bash-ing] / ˈbæʃ ɪŋ /


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McCartney's father Jim infused the house with music, bashing out self-taught tunes on an old piano.

From BBC May 27, 2026

He hasn’t let up on the criticism since, often bashing the state and Newsom on social media.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

Jack Osbourne, the youngest child of Ozzy Osbourne, lashes back at Roger Waters’ bashing of the “Prince of Darkness” and his music.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

"We have heard a lot of European bashing in the last few days," Lagarde said at the closing session of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in the Swiss Alps.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

It wrenched itself free of the other trike’s horn and spun, bashing the triceratops with its thick tail.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

The only material thing I really wanted was a new hat, for yester morning's milk and subsequent bashings and bruisings had ruined my old one.

From The Yeoman Adventurer by George W. Gough




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