Example Sentences

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Recent polls had predicted that Arevalo, a center-left candidate running on an anti-graft message, will trounce former first lady Torres.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

Recent polls have predicted that Bernardo Arevalo, a center-left candidate running on an anti-graft message, will trounce establishment figure and former first lady Sandra Torres.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2023

Recent polls have predicted Bernardo Arevalo, a progressive candidate running on an anti-graft message, will trounce establishment figure and former first lady Sandra Torres.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2023

“Against a team like Germany we can’t be overconfident otherwise they will trounce you,” Luis Enrique said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2022

In sooth can I, and will trounce them too.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry