Example Sentences
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It is not just squashed droppings the volunteers are looking for.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Once again, it looked like BlackBerry was about to be squashed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Desai said, as seeming moments of recovery in the past year or so were squashed by the L.A. wildfires, then last summer’s immigration crackdown and associated civil unrest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026
Supporters say looser schedules centred around practical projects and outdoor activities help nourish creativity that is squashed by the national curriculum.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
He squashed the entire pie in his mouth and chewed it contentedly.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
