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  • present participle of crash.
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crashing

[krash-ing] / ˈkræʃ ɪŋ /




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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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