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wrecking

[rek-ing] / ˈrɛk ɪŋ /


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Eagle-eyed observers would note that the great James Burton, probably best known for his work with Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, and as part of the Wrecking Crew, was in the band.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The martial arts expert turned actor has starred in a slew of action films since his acting debut with a cameo in a 1968 Dean Martin film "The Wrecking Crew."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Hall of Fame, and for a time was part of a Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling tag team known as the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, according to W.W.E.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

They gained notoriety as the tag team known as The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, the WWE said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

In 1903 the Chicago House Wrecking Company bought the wheel at auction for $8,150, then reassembled it at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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