thrashing
Example Sentences
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He worried his dad would tell him to quit, but instead, he said his father was impressed and even handed out water to the kids thrashing in the audience.
The biggest success to date was thrashing New York City 5-1 in the Eastern Conference play-off final last Saturday, setting up this weekend's MLS Cup final against the Whitecaps.
From BBC
Saturday's 8-0 thrashing of Asian champions China demonstrated England's ruthlessness which has been lacking at times this year.
From BBC
The Pumas are bidding to complete an unbeaten tour of Britain, with a record 52-28 thrashing of Wales in Cardiff earlier this month preceding their comeback win over Scotland.
From Barron's
Penelope did her best to examine the miserable child, but he would not stop thrashing.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
