Example Sentences

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Brazilian rookie Caio Collet had smashed the right side of his machine into the wall, ripping off two wheels and causing it to catch fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

A witness told the station that the car had smashed into a divider at the tunnel that passes underneath the airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Chunks of brick retaining walls upended by the mud had smashed into the vehicles.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Leo Baptistao was played onside by Ronald Araujo to equalise after Raphinha had smashed in from close range to give the hosts a first-half lead.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

A Squaller and a Fabrikator had smashed a hole right through the deck, and they’d swum free.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo