squashed

Example Sentences

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It won’t surprise you that nowadays our daydreaming time is shrinking, one more thing squashed by social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Nestere Yehdego, 31, his wife and their two daughters aged four and one are squashed together in a one-bedroom flat in Slough.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

But Knight quickly squashed any attempts at trying to get her into the racing suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Supporters say looser schedules centred around practical projects and outdoor activities help nourish creativity that is squashed by the national curriculum.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Whole families are squashed inside the few shared taxis in the line, bags and bundles packed around them.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell