drubbing
Example Sentences
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They left having watched history and a drubbing.
From Los Angeles Times
European banks took a drubbing when Russia invaded Ukraine.
From Reuters
The 15-0 drubbing by eventual national champion Oklahoma that ended UCLA’s season still lingers in the Bruins’ minds eight months later.
From Los Angeles Times
Sunday’s 5-1 drubbing at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs marked the latest instance of the Capitals being unable to string together back-to-back wins.
From Washington Times
The crowd, expecting a drubbing of the challenger, started to respond to Wepner's unexpected guile.
From BBC
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