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squashing



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Concerns about AI squashing software company earnings turning into a run on private-credit funds lending to software firms.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's Jan. 9, 2026

"She had a bloated abdomen, was irritable and unable to eat anything because the foetuses were squashing her stomach," Dr Anand said.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2025

County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who spearheaded the proposal, said it is intended to keep housing affordable for renters without squashing the ability of mom-and-pop landlords to survive.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2024

A few eejits bent over the earth, tweezing up weeds and squashing bugs.This was their country, the country of the eejits.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer



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