gutted

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Paraguay gutted out a scoreless draw with Australia in its final game to finish third in Group D and squeeze into the round of 32.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

In the process, she gutted the ATS—a law signed by President George Washington in 1789—and slammed the door on countless suits against corporations complicit in human rights abuses.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

They warned that funding would be gutted for essential services such as fire rescue, public hospitals and road repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He said he was "absolutely gutted" to be losing this job, especially after investing so much in it.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I can’t decide if I’m relieved or gutted.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli