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thrashing

[thrash-ing] / ˈθræʃ ɪŋ /




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Last week management at the 10-brand group began what could be a long and tough process of thrashing out job cuts in talks with the supervisory board as workers protested at plants nationwide.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

The Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

Osaka reached the fourth round at SW19 for the first time in her career after thrashing Daria Kasatkina on Friday.

From BBC Jul. 5, 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

It was moving violently, thrashing against the sides of the jar and forever changing shape.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl




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