- present participle of maul.
mauling
Example Sentences
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In a sport that was long defined by a handful of powerhouse programs mauling everyone in their path, Cinderella has finally crashed college football’s party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Two big cats potentially involved in the suspected New Year's Day mauling were euthanized, state wildlife officials said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
Romy is so caught up in her business that she’s nearly attacked by a dog on the street until a handsome stranger gives a whistle and stops the mauling moments before disaster.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2024
Rodgers faced intense criticism in the aftermath of the Dortmund mauling and a debate about whether he was willing to adapt dominated the build-up to Wednesday's game.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
“I suppose in Weep they just go around mauling one another like bear wrestlers.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
