crushing
Example Sentences
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Clarke believes that crushing defeat put Scotland "on the back foot" for the remainder of their tournament, which again ended at the group stage.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It began in the second round when Sinner, the world No. 1 fell victim to the crushing heat and lost in five sets to Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Wie West opened her round with a flourish, crushing her tee shot 293 yards down the left side.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka saw her French Open title hopes vanish as she completely unravelled in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider in yet another shock result at this year's tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
It had been crushing for Regina to have to sign the authorization releasing the sixteen-year-old from the school.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
