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The 49ers took advantage of Heyward’s absence, gashing the Steelers on the ground behind Christian McCaffery.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Though Riley was careful not to openly criticize Grinch or any defender individually, he acknowledged that he was concerned about all those gashing runs and long passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2023

She makes color-field paintings, including some with Gene Davis-like stripes, that she finishes by gashing with hundreds of small incisions.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

He turned to escape and Mr. Majury sprinted forward but fell, gashing his knee.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022

“We appreciate your sentiments,” said Fflewddur, “but with that leg of yours, you’re hardly up to slashing or gashing or anything at all.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander