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crush

[kruhsh] / krʌʃ /


NOUN
infatuation
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Brick buildings are among the deadliest types of structures in an earthquake, as walls collapsing outward can kill people walking on a sidewalk and even crush cars and buses with deadly force.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The trip has seen light moments between Charles and Trump, including the US president joking that his Scottish-born mother had a crush on the future king when he was younger.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Qualcomm is standing out among the newsmakers of Wednesday’s after-hours crush.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Producers roast the rounded hearts of agave plants in fire pits or kilns, then crush and ferment the cooked material before distilling it in smaller batches.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

“We’re hearing rumors of fresh competition. A new show called Seal Team Seven. With real seals. We need new episodes. We have to start shooting in two days or they could crush us.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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