crushed
Example Sentences
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"They are devastating on the counterattack. But if France get through and Morocco perform like they did in the first half against a team like France, they will be crushed."
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
The three reached an excruciating decision: They had to make their way outside and seek help before additional debris crushed them or cut off any escape.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Martin Marietta’s main aggregates business focuses on heavy materials like crushed stone and has posted strong financial results for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
He crushed the paper into a hard wad and tossed it into the waste basket.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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