mauling

Example Sentences

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Reasons for their absence include cost-cutting, a growing preference for tightly controlled social media-led launches, and the risk that a mauling from the Cannes critics can doom a movie.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

In a sport that was long defined by a handful of powerhouse programs mauling everyone in their path, Cinderella has finally crashed college football’s party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Romy is so caught up in her business that she’s nearly attacked by a dog on the street until a handsome stranger gives a whistle and stops the mauling moments before disaster.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024

They last suffered defeat at home in a 6-0 mauling by England in December.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

That was when he relived the nightmare of the mauling and felt the ache of being alone, the fear, and yes, still, the anger.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen