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crushes

  • plural
    of crush.
    crush
    verb (used with object)
    to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
  • present tense form
    of crush (3rd person singular).
    crush
    verb (used with object)
    to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.

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If the Jacobian determinant is always a constant number that is not zero, then the function never folds or crushes space around a particular point.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

“LLY crushes expectations,” wrote RBC Capital Markets analyst Trung Huynh, describing the company’s second-quarter performance to investors.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Authorities are deeply aware of the risk of crowd crushes, which have marred similar events in the past, with TV broadcasting guidelines on how to stay safe.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

The practice allows them to build a presence in the ring that crushes their opponents harder than a suplex.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

My mom had distant crushes and a few experiences with unrequited love, but there was no way she knew exactly what I was feeling.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi