smashed

Example Sentences

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And Bryan Cristante smashed the crossbar—an echo of the Luigi Di Biagio miss that sent Italy home in 1998.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

There was the perfectly weighted pass to Junior Brown that was smashed home superbly for the winner.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, authorities said, forcing a temporary shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When no papers appeared, I smashed the button again.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas