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trounce

[trouns] / traʊns /


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The category went on to trounce U.S. stocks for much of last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Meanwhile, the sumptuous imagery and amiable pacing of “Wuthering Heights” trounce del Toro’s ghastly slog of a film.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Note, JPMorgan and others have been pushing back at this retreat, defending solid fundamentals for gold, as they see “real assets” like commodities and real estate continuing to trounce stocks, bonds and cash.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid's 28 points helped the 76ers trounce the Washington Wizards 131-110.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

No one had expected them to trounce the other two sixth grades, but they did.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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