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wrecking

[rek-ing] / ˈrɛk ɪŋ /


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Meanwhile the Rams’ case as the preseason favorite to win the Super Bowl received a major boost by adding a future Hall of Famer capable of wrecking any offensive play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

They’ll be digging into why money stress is wrecking your life — and how to fix it.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The contenders were a departure from the usual lineup at the event, known for wheeled machines equipped with wrecking tools.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

And the book's accusation that Prince Andrew was "entitled" echoed the title of a recent biography of Prince Andrew, by Andrew Lownie, that took another wrecking ball to his reputation.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Pima clambered up the shattered edge of the clipper and slipped inside, her hands fast and accomplished from years on wrecking crews.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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