Example Sentences

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Concerns about AI squashing software company earnings turning into a run on private-credit funds lending to software firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

However, if the summer holiday was only four weeks long, it could also have the opposite effect of squashing the demand into a smaller time frame and pushing up prices further.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who spearheaded the proposal, said it is intended to keep housing affordable for renters without squashing the ability of mom-and-pop landlords to survive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

I clocked out and left without no good-byes and stomp down the street like I was squashing bugs.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles