Example Sentences

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The writer bashes imaginary feminists who supposedly tell women that caring about appearance is “some kind of intellectual failure.”

From Salon • May 8, 2026

But that pales in comparison to the money being spent by some media and other companies that produce their own bashes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The team that bashes more home runs in a postseason series has a winning percentage of .800.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

At the beginning of the song, Cole seemingly bashes Lamar’s discography, turned “classic” to “tragic” and overhyped.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Just imagine trying to herd an animal that bolts, blindly bashes itself against walls, can leap up to nearly 30 feet, and can run at a speed of 50 miles per hour!

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond