thrashing
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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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