thrashing

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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

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

The Italian coach left the south coast club earlier in the week following last Sunday's 5-0 thrashing to fierce rivals Paris Saint-Germain.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's seven-try thrashing of Wales, Tommy Freeman's performance at centre and the lessons coach Steve Borthwick could learn from his France counterpart.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

He tried to continue, stumbling and thrashing, but a large rock tripped him and he found himself sprawled on the ground.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin