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mauling

  • present participle of maul.

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Despite the scale of the electoral mauling no immediate move was made to challenge his leadership and cabinet colleagues appeared to publicly rally round.

From Barron's May 9, 2026

In a sport that was long defined by a handful of powerhouse programs mauling everyone in their path, Cinderella has finally crashed college football’s party.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 9, 2026

Romy is so caught up in her business that she’s nearly attacked by a dog on the street until a handsome stranger gives a whistle and stops the mauling moments before disaster.

From Salon Dec. 23, 2024

They last suffered defeat at home in a 6-0 mauling by England in December.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2024

That was when he relived the nightmare of the mauling and felt the ache of being alone, the fear, and yes, still, the anger.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen