pummel
verb (used with object)
to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists.
had pummelled
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past perfectof pummel.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At the time, Taiwan was hunting for a new national industry following an oil crisis that had pummelled its exports.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2023
South Africa had pummelled the highest score in World Cup history when they made 428-5 as batting records were shattered against Sri Lanka on Saturday, but this contest was a sub-continental one-day international throwback.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2023
It had pummelled the Philippines and Taiwan before hitting China on Friday.
From Reuters ● Jul. 30, 2023
The Nationals had pummelled the pitcher called King in stunning fashion.
From Washington Post
