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crushing

  • present participle of crush.

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Major cities throughout the States have seen crushing drops in Canadian tourism and business it affords to costly enterprises like ski resorts.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

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From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

This higher concentration likely helps make the tips harder and better suited for biting and crushing.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

In the aftermath of the crushing 270-run defeat, England head coach Charlotte Edwards called for more women's Tests as she often did when she was captain too, but highlighted the need for domestic red-call cricket.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“She has a crushing fear of public restrooms,” I say.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila