Example Sentences

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The agency urged world leaders to invest more heavily in mining to meet what they forecast will be crushing demand from automakers.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022

There is no question that the scrutiny on Santa Anita will be crushing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2019

She will fail, and the failure will be crushing.

From The Tyranny of the Dark by Garland, Hamlin

When you strike your blow will be crushing.

From Cord and Creese by De Mille, James