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or cudgelling
as in thrashing
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Noun
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The 5-2 thrashing by Barca in January’s Supercopa de Espana final after a 4-0 loss to their Catalan arch-rivals in October led to Ancelotti reconsidering his big-game tactics — with a potential solution thought of at the time being to drop one of those four attacking stars to the bench.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025 -
Starting to be dubbed the best player in the world by many in light of his recent performances and role in a 5-2 Copa del Rey thrashing of Real Betis midweek, Lamine is being tipped to win France Football's most coveted male player award at the end of the year.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Even more important, despite the battering that democracy has endured, most people want to strengthen, not discard, their democratic systems.—
Madeleine K. Albright,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Oct. 2021
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There were some memorable victories in the Championship season, especially the 5-0 home win over promotion rivals Southampton and the battering of Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Its low-maintenance blend of fabric stands up to pets, kids, and the everyday beating that rugs take.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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That betrayal then cascaded to a confused arrest, beating, and questioning by Pilate, who by then anticipated rioting.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tinsel and lights line the doors of several rooms while a Christmas tree is being destroyed by a woman chopping its branches off.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Opt for butcher block Small butcher block tables are ideal for avid chefs who are constantly chopping and slicing.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
17 Dec. 2024
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However, be cautious as licking does not automatically mean love.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Excessive licking can result in the breakdown of the skin’s natural barriers leading to secondary yeast or bacterial infections and as such, the licking continues.—
Dr. Devon B. Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But future opponents will surely seek to incorporate elements of the defensive blueprint which helped Everton and Fulham derail Chelsea’s attacking momentum.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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And all up and down the 800-mile front line in western Russia and northern, eastern and southern Ukraine, Russian troops are attacking.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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For the best results, use a heavy whipping cream that contains 32% fat or greater.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Heavy whipping cream is best to incorporate and emulsify easily into this rich sauce.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Cudgeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cudgeling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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