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

Mikel Arteta's side have been top of the table for more than 200 days, while City have only spent six days at the summit - following their opening day 4-0 thrashing of Wolves.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In fairness, the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday, with Russo pulling the strings from the number 10 position, was full of the flair Slegers demands from her team.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

They meet again on Sunday and six-Test Wallaby Toole said they were brimming with confidence after opening their season with a 56-24 thrashing of Western Force in Perth a week ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“It’s just, I can’t see with them thrashing about.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova