smashed

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In the long jump, Rand broke the British and Olympic records with her first leap of 6.59m and then smashed the world record on her fifth attempt with an effort of 6.76m.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

His car was smashed to bits, but he got away with only cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

This season, Tottenham is guaranteed at least $95 million in the Champions League—although it’s unlikely to go much further after being smashed in the first leg of the round of 16 by Atlético Madrid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 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

“Made him so mad he smashed a pocket watch to scraps.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye