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thrashings

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plural of thrashing

as in batterings

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Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Despite the blows to Eurovision’s finances and viewership from the boycott, the contest is eyeing expansion, with a spinoff Eurovision Song Contest Asia due to take place in Bangkok in November.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

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The poster also alleged Martinez was the one acting racist and had thrown the spice tajín in her face before any punches were thrown.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Disney also offers free soda and other non-acoholic drinks on the pool deck, in dining rooms and buffets, and in the teens club - a benefit that would generally bring an extra fee on competing cruise lines.

— Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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