dusting

verb

Definition of dustingnext
present participle of dust
as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin the inexperienced sprinter somehow dusted the field of veterans

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  1. trimming
  2. mastering
  3. beating
  4. sweeping
Verb
  • Other cost-saving opportunities may come from trimming benefits.
    Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The hushed hallways are dim and gilded, with black gold-veined marble trimming each room’s vestibule and dramatic floral displays punctuating the elevator landings.
    Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of trimming
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  • In a world where the average person’s attention span is becoming shorter than ever, mastering time management feels like an impossible task.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The journey isn’t without its challenges, but mastering secure interoperability is worth the effort.
    Arpan Saxena, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of mastering
Verb
  • But beating the Eagles — on the road and in a short week — would certify Washington in a way the previous 10 weeks haven’t.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The finance sector has had a blowout year, with major banks beating expectations on strong revenue growth, continued net interest income strength, and favorable projections through year’s end and into 2025.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of beating
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  • The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to these two AL Central teams, the Kansas City Royals also advanced on Wednesday, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles.
    FTW Staff, For The Win, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of sweeping
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