crushing
- present participle of crush.
Example Sentences
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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
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