- present participle of crash.
crashing
Example Sentences
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It is known that the express train passed a red signal shortly before crashing into the stationary train, which had been travelling from Nottingham.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
But then came a foul: one robot barges into the goalkeeper, sending it crashing to the ground.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
How many more hits can it take before it all comes crashing down?
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026
I don’t think he took that into account, and unfortunately he ended up crashing into a meter, thereby destroying our idea for being in a slow-moving car.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
On this night, there was no sea spray, no breeze, no crashing waves.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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