car crash
Britishnoun
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a collision between motor vehicles
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informal something or someone that has suffered ruin or calamity
Example Sentences
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But like Colletti before him, with Walter having purchased the majority stake in the Lakers, Pelinka is going to have to crash the hourglass and build a winner with haste.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
Along the way, they plan to crash in roadside motels and expect the trip altogether will cost them less than $4,500.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Russell clashed with his team-mate during the sprint race earlier on Saturday, with Antonelli saying they "were both lucky not to crash" as a result.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The downed KC-135 refueling tanker is the fourth U.S. aircraft to crash during the war against Iran.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Or how hard it was to want to be the hero, even when you wanted nothing more than to crash and burn and break free.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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