Example Sentences

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Tobruk fell quickly, squashily, to the planes, tanks and guns of Germany's Erwin Rommel.

From Time Magazine Archive

The thing fell squashily to the floor within a foot of Jim, who had brushed against the wall to let the burden bearer pass without touching him.

From The Raid on the Termites by Ernst, Paul

A small book fell squashily at Jimmy's feet.

From Piccadilly Jim by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)