- present participle of crash.
crashing
Example Sentences
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Earlier in the day, a Jetstar pilot was forced to apply the brakes suddenly to avoid crashing into a Qatar Airways jet.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It can be hard to resist videos of humanoid robots dancing, running marathons and sometimes crashing spectacularly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Historically, when value stocks are having their moment in the sun, it usually means that the broader market is crashing and burning.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
In 2020, all their momentum nearly came to a crashing halt when RCA Records dropped the band, citing pandemic-era cost-cutting.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
When my head stops spinning and my heart stops crashing around, I open my eyes.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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