squashed
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Hopes that data centres would provide jobs that are desperately needed in South Africa have also been squashed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
This prompted speculation that he might call an early election, which were quickly squashed by the new PM.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
Kirby compared the situation to the pandemic in 2020, when a global shutdown squashed demand and travel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026
Rabiya is sprawled over the carpet on my floor, leaning on a giant teddy bear that’s permanently squashed from being used as a pillow for years.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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