thrashing

Example Sentences

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The band’s appeal rested on their thrashing simplicity, bad-boy looks and dark sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Last year, Zhao came through four rounds of qualifying and then defeated 2024 runner-up Jak Jones, compatriot Lei Peifan and England's Chris Wakelin before thrashing seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 to reach the final.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Zimbabwe come into the match after a 107-run thrashing at the hands of the West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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

Early the next morning Zheng was awoken by the sound of cormorants whistling and thrashing around in the water.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook