Example Sentences

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Russian officials say Ukrainian long-range drones have smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2024

Only after the waiting necessities were over did I stumble upon not one but two books that may have smashed the paradox.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2023

The grunge pioneer is known to have smashed a number of Fender Stratocasters during his career.

From BBC • May 21, 2023

Heat waves in Europe this week have smashed daily temperature records, and above-normal temperatures across much of the eastern and southern United States triggered excessive-heat warnings and advisories this week from the National Weather Service.

From Scientific American • Jul. 22, 2022

Hizdahr’s death would have smashed the fragile peace.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin