trounce

Example Sentences

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Having won several times, the group says they generally expect to trounce the competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the sumptuous imagery and amiable pacing of “Wuthering Heights” trounce del Toro’s ghastly slog of a film.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Note, JPMorgan and others have been pushing back at this retreat, defending solid fundamentals for gold, as they see “real assets” like commodities and real estate continuing to trounce stocks, bonds and cash.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid's 28 points helped the 76ers trounce the Washington Wizards 131-110.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

We were evenly matched at most games, but he could trounce me at certain titles, especially anything in the first-person shooter genre.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline