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As Mesidor and Bain have thudded their way through the first two rounds of the playoff, Miami’s pass rush has reduced some of college football’s most explosive offenses to little more than firecrackers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

After the longest, most exhilarating run in Seahawks history, the past four seasons have thudded this franchise back to reality.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2011

The copious dance routines – which in some revivals have thudded on to the stage with a mite more energy than exactness – are polished and precise.

From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2011

So far, his big attempts at image rehab have thudded: a stammering, obfuscating Larry King Live appearance, an official YouTube apology that came off stiff and overly rehearsed.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2009