Example Sentences
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And Yamal hasn’t found the net since Spain thumped Saudi Arabia 4-0 in its second game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But it thumped New Zealand 4-0 in one of its final World Cup tuneups and lost to three other World Cup qualifiers — the U.S.,
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
City produced two of their best performances of the season when they defeated Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley and thumped Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup at the weekend.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
Substitute Rennes striker Breel Embolo thumped in the third, decisive Rennes goal with nine minutes left to secure a famous win and lift them to fifth in the table.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
He was sweating like crazy, and his heart thumped against his ribs.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
