Example Sentences
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Learning Resources was the lead plaintiff in the legal challenge that torpedoed the earlier batch of tariffs, and this week filed suit over the new tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
As if to underscore the narrowness of the margin, the ship on which Ms. Wisse escaped Europe was torpedoed on its way back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Engine problems torpedoed his chances in the Coca-Cola 600, however, and he completed only 271 of 400 laps on the 1.5-mile track.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
The Iranian warship Iris Dena was given permission by India to dock three days before it was torpedoed by a US submarine, India has said.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
Less than an hour had passed since the ship was torpedoed.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
