Example Sentences

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Lazard International Dynamic Equity did it while it was crushing them.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

He kept plugging holes in his game, and soon he was crushing important kills in big games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

I did get pension funds from my employer after 25 years of service but used a large portion to pay debt that was crushing me.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

At first on Friends, he was "crushing badly" on Aniston, but those feelings evaporated, mainly because of "her deafening lack of interest".

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023

I told her why I hadn’t texted her back, that I was crushing on Nicole.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin