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crushing



ADJECTIVE
devastating
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The Met said it was called after reports of crushing at the entrance.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

A good student back home, Spain to him means "freedom" and a chance to escape Morocco's crushing unemployment.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

After tax, it would have returned 8% annually, crushing the endowment portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The 4-foot-6 female stunt double crushing Matt Damon’s ‘Odyssey’ fight scenes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Who feels the enormous weight of this crush crushing me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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