Example Sentences

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What crushes confidence is uncertainty that squelches investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“Injection just crushes the older trees,” said Tommy Thayer, a fourth-generation grower.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

We are insects who happen to be inside buildings he crushes as if they were built out of Saltines instead of brick and steel.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Experimental and fun, it crushes the stars' voices through digital effects that give their declarations of undying love a yearning, other-worldly quality.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

She jumps out of the way just in time, and Ma’s cane crushes the metal breadbox instead.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott