squashed

Example Sentences

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They’re scouting whose AI strategies should be amplified after generating a great return, and what wastefulness should be squashed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

For example, the likes of pugs, Frenchies and English bulldogs all have issues with their breathing because of their squashed facial features and Scottish Fold cats suffer a lot from arthritis.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

But Knight quickly squashed any attempts at trying to get her into the racing suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Supporters say looser schedules centred around practical projects and outdoor activities help nourish creativity that is squashed by the national curriculum.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Dawn Madden unpeeled a squashed Danish pastry from a paper bag.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell