smashed

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In the long jump, Rand broke the British and Olympic records with her first leap of 6.59m and then smashed the world record on her fifth attempt with an effort of 6.76m.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, authorities said, forcing a temporary shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Stocks worldwide are tumbling as oil prices smashed through the psychologically fraught $100 a barrel mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

And the smell, like a rotten frigate bird’s egg smashed on the beach.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr