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thrashing

[thrash-ing] / ˈθræʃ ɪŋ /




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Klinge avoided a whitewash and then grew in confidence, turning what once looked like a thrashing into a one-leg deficit.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

For rock fans, “Boston” had it all—dramatic guitar solos, powerful lead vocals, a jabbing bass line, thrashing drums and catchy songs with a smart blend of pop and metal.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

They headlined Coachella in 2025, a rare heavy rock band to top the most influential festival in the U.S., delivering a raucous and thrashing set unlike any in the last decade of Coachella headliners.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Balogun was allowed to feature in the knockout game against Belgium, but the USA suffered a 4-1 thrashing.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Then something whizzed past me through the air, making straight for them, where it set up a commotion, thrashing around inside one flower after another.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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