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wrecking

[rek-ing] / ˈrɛk ɪŋ /


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Meanwhile the Rams’ case as the preseason favorite to win the Super Bowl received a major boost by adding a future Hall of Famer capable of wrecking any offensive play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He recalls wrecking his back while taking about 19 plane flights over the course of three weeks.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

But when injuries decimated their roster before the playoffs, James turned back into a wrecking ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"TCM bars" have popped up in several cities across China, epitomising what the country's stressed-out, time-poor youth refer to as "punk wellness", or "wrecking yourself while saving yourself".

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Later, the city wrecking ball knocked them to the ground.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez




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