thrashing

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Their World Cup campaign in North America started well, thrashing newcomers Curacao 7-1 and then coming from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

But Haaland also scored twice in the 4-1 thrashing of Italy to seal Norway's qualification for a first major tournament since Euro 2000.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The buzz: The only time the U.S. won two games in the group stage was 1930; the Americans can equal that with a win here after thrashing Paraguay in its opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The band’s appeal rested on their thrashing simplicity, bad-boy looks and dark sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

They’d shucked off their hats and messed up each other’s hair and were thrashing around, engaged in a sisterly tickle fight.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama