pummeling

Example Sentences

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In her first picture, she stood in a one-piece on a boulder, smiling, a waterfall pummeling behind her.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

After a shock reverse against the lowly Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, the Knicks got back into their stride with a lopsided pummeling of the Sixers.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

In India, the unexpected pummeling by a putative partner has led to anger and soul-searching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Over the weekend, states across the Midwest and the South were slammed by at least 100 tornadoes, all followed by baseball-size hail and pummeling rainstorms.

From Slate • May 22, 2025

She brings her legs down hard into the water, sending waves pummeling over the bridges.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu