thrashing

Example Sentences

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In fairness, the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday, with Russo pulling the strings from the number 10 position, was full of the flair Slegers demands from her team.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Wilson led Wales for the first time in November, scoring a hat-trick in the 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia to secure home advantage for their World Cup play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

However, his time at The Hawthorns began with 3-2 loss to Middlesbrough before a 5-0 thrashing by Norwich - the club's biggest-ever home defeat outside the top flight.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The Brumbies are coming off a 56-24 thrashing of Western Force to open their season last weekend in Perth, while the Crusaders were narrowly defeated 25-23 by the Otago Highlanders.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It has that kh, which is a thrashing sound, like you’re trying to hawk up a loogie.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri