Example Sentences

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A series of storms has walloped the state since late December, leaving at least 19 people dead.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023

Most of the venues that present touring productions depend on locals, rather than visitors, so they are less vulnerable to the drop in tourism that has walloped Broadway.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2022

COVID-19 has walloped Orange County, with over 61,000 cases and nearly 1,500 deaths.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2020

The pandemic has walloped the child care sector.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2020

Ashwin, meanwhile, has walloped a crisp four though cover.

From The Guardian • Dec. 8, 2012