thrashing

Example Sentences

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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

Wilson led Wales for the first time in November, scoring a hat-trick in the 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia to secure home advantage for their World Cup play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Zimbabwe come into the match after a 107-run thrashing at the hands of the West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

However, his time at The Hawthorns began with 3-2 loss to Middlesbrough before a 5-0 thrashing by Norwich - the club's biggest-ever home defeat outside the top flight.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

A vise clamped around my chest, my heart thrashing inside.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu