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Binge-worthy: The coming-of-age drama “Sterling Point” has been this summer’s surprise smash hit, and with good reason.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

“Islands in the Stream,” her 1983 duet with Kenny Rogers, was another pop smash, but it was a different collaboration that gave Parton’s music new momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

They included "Coat of Many Colors," the soundtrack smash hit "9 to 5" and the iconic ballad "I Will Always Love You," which became an international success for Whitney Houston.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Coogler’s recent deal with Warner Bros. to regain ownership rights to his smash hit “Sinners” was a boon for filmmakers who’ve long been frustrated with studio greed and meddling.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

In case Washington had already been hit, the soldiers would don radiation suits, smash down the bunker door, and wrap the president in protective clothing before heading out.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The sale smashes the record previously set for a residential real estate deal in the Hualālai, which previously stood at $30.2 million, according to Kildow.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

After writing the bestseller “Clive: Inside the Record Business,” he and Columbia Pictures joined forces in 1974 to launch Arista, which had a streak of smashes starting with Barry Manilow’s “Mandy.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Complications commence when a space research vessel smashes into Prodigy Corp.-controlled Bangkok.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

The 27-year-old is tipped for a top three finish with Ferto, a hyperactive dance anthem that smashes together rave synths, video game sound effects and traditional Greek instruments like the lyra.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

“And you kick it—what? Until it smashes? The winner is the one who smashes the pumpkin?”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

Then, in 1814, a musket ball smashed his left forearm.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Rescue efforts continue to aid the tens of thousands impacted by the devastating floods, with roads smashed and bridges destroyed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

"Big business can, you know, always find a way... but small businesses are going to get smashed by this."

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Case in point: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” just smashed domestic records with a $360-million debut in North America, crossing the $800-million mark faster than any movie, ever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

He was still attempting to fend off the flu-like symptoms of malaria that had been trying to overpower him since the first two canoes were smashed.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

A game called "Flappy Bill" features a bald eagle carrying a document in its claws that tries to avoid smashing into columns of various heights, against a background that resembles Washington DC.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

Brentford are off to an absolute flyer - smashing Tottenham then hitting Birmingham for six or seven.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Camarillo should reach 105 degrees and Oxnard 90 degrees, both smashing records of 86 set in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The video parodied extreme practices associated with the trend, like “bone smashing for facial symmetry,” before promoting lotion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Some days it’s angry, smashing itself against the cliffside below the fence so much that it rises high, drenching the path with water.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy