trashing

Example Sentences

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According to lawyers and formerly detained immigrants who spoke to Salon, ICE and Border Patrol officers never admit to trashing or keeping these items, but that they have not been found anywhere.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

"Scientists trashing each other in the media is not constructive."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

"He hated that, you know, people were just trashing the land," Susan Pretti told AP.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Many in the music world trace the genesis of this phenomenon to Keith Moon, who was legendary both as a drummer for the Who and for trashing hotel rooms, including TVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

They're being careful, not trashing the place, not making a mess.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements