thumped
Example Sentences
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But it thumped New Zealand 4-0 in one of its final World Cup tuneups and lost to three other World Cup qualifiers — the U.S.,
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The Angels thumped the Colorado Rockies 11-4, but one good night cannot change the trajectory of a miserable season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Substitute Rennes striker Breel Embolo thumped in the third, decisive Rennes goal with nine minutes left to secure a famous win and lift them to fifth in the table.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Not since Usain Bolt thumped his chest before crossing the finish line of the 100-meter dash have the Olympics seen such a brazen and ostentatious flex.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The others thumped him on the back and called him “Target Destroyer!” as they trooped to headquarters to hand in their cables.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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