Example Sentences

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"It felt like my organs were crushing inside my body," Stumo said, recalling his reaction when he learned of the accident in the middle of the night.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

But for residents in the poorer neighbourhood of Theme Park, the floods were crushing.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Senior linebackers Ruben Gamboa and Carmel Crunk were crushing ballcarriers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2023

“My roommates in college, they were crushing me,” Campbell said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2022

It was hard going, as the saliva refused to come; it felt like my molars were crushing paint chips.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer