smashing
Example Sentences
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In 1942 Fiorello La Guardia, New York City’s mayor, was photographed smashing a pinball machine with a sledgehammer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
In a season of Hollywood marked by mega-mergers from well-funded nepo children, there is something timely about these oblivious creatures smashing up a printing press and a broadcast studio.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Former England wing Ugo Monye: He is smashing records that we have never seen before and is setting a new standard, scoring a try in every Six Nations game for the past two Six Nations.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Most movie car chases involve screeching around city corners, weaving in and out of traffic and almost always smashing into a few police cars.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
He found Florida outside, smashing a branch against the side of the well.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
