thumping

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Forest, without a major trophy since 1990, are second in the Premier League form table over the last six games - behind Brighton - having scored 15 goals, including Friday's 5-0 thumping of Sunderland.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The Garden has roared anew as St. John’s has surged to relevance with a pair of Big East tournament championships, the most recent of which involved a 20-point thumping of Connecticut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It has been a March Madness of the haves mercilessly thumping the have-nots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The players pushed each other to the limit under the blazing sun in California until Sabalenka edged the tie-break, including saving championship point with a thumping backhand winner.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

My heart was thumping so hard, I could barely breathe.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles