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wrecking

[rek-ing] / ˈrɛk ɪŋ /


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The martial arts expert turned actor has starred in a slew of action films since his acting debut with a cameo in a 1968 Dean Martin film "The Wrecking Crew."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

But the band has enjoyed a détente since a 2016 reunion spurred by Atlanta’s Wrecking Ball Festival, a short-lived celebration of hardcore music.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

They gained notoriety as the tag team known as The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, the WWE said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The movie, built around interviews, archival footage and a raft of memorable songs, is Tedesco’s generational follow-up of sorts to his 2008 documentary “The Wrecking Crew.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

“In the kitchen. Wrecking my nails on this grater.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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