drubbing

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Broadcom’s stock rose in after-hours trading Wednesday following its fiscal first-quarter report, but that comes on the heels of a drubbing the shares have taken of late.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Less than a month on from wrapping up a resounding Ashes drubbing, Australia's T20 side has failed to hit similar heights.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

"I don't know what the future holds," James told reporters when asked about possible retirement following the Lakers' 129-99 drubbing by his former club.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Donald Trump‘s entire Cabinet came in for a drubbing when “Saturday Night Live” returned from holiday break this weekend.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

He still smarted, more from Ellidyr’s words than from the drubbing; and he was hardly pleased that Eilonwy had seen him sprawled at the feet of the arrogant Prince.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander