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as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
with the economy having gone south, it was hardly surprising that the incumbent party got pasted in the general election
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as in slapping
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
pasted the soccer ball halfway across the field
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Recent Examples of pasting
Tom Layberger, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2024
Freak results against teams of a lower standard can happen and Wolves are clearly no mugs-having handed Chelsea a 2-4 pasting at Stamford Bridge a few weeks back-but what will concern Postecoglou is how Gary O’Neill’s side seemed to have figured out a way to probe Spurs vulnerabilities.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
More than a decade later, the artist has amassed an inventory of thousands of his signature pink sheep, from palm-sized stickers slapped on lamp posts on Melrose Avenue to wheat pastings on walls along Hollywood Boulevard.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
However, the enactment of such a regulation in the US is more than just cutting and pasting of the EU’s and IFRS’s existing work.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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Will Howard, Ohio State The Kansas State transfer threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover in Ohio State’s 52-6 pasting of Akron.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2024
Freak results against teams of a lower standard can happen and Wolves are clearly no mugs-having handed Chelsea a 2-4 pasting at Stamford Bridge a few weeks back-but what will concern Postecoglou is how Gary O’Neill’s side seemed to have figured out a way to probe Spurs vulnerabilities.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
More than a decade later, the artist has amassed an inventory of thousands of his signature pink sheep, from palm-sized stickers slapped on lamp posts on Melrose Avenue to wheat pastings on walls along Hollywood Boulevard.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
However, the enactment of such a regulation in the US is more than just cutting and pasting of the EU’s and IFRS’s existing work.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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Instead of whipping the ball into the box, the ball was played short to Adams at the top of United’s penalty area.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chefs have attempted to remedy this by whipping the egg whites to add some airiness, but even then, the result is plenty thick.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart (27 points) and Sabrina Ionescu (18 points) lead the New York Liberty in a 35-point thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks.Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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They are particularly known for their expert use of the offside trap that enjoyed resounding success catching out Kylian Mbappe in a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clasico at the end of October.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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If the licking is excessive, a new behavior or accompanied by signs of illness, there could be a medical cause for this behavior.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Subtle cues like stiff posture, yawning, or lip licking can also signal distress.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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There's no shortage of brutality in the book or the film, but the movie doesn't explicitly show the beatings, abuse or racist acts.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The veteran took a one-sided beating through nearly three rounds against Joaquin Buckley in the main event in Tampa.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hill switched from defensive tackle to tight end this past spring, trimming more than 30 pounds.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kardashian crawled passed a donkey next to the Virgin Mary, Jesus raiding the refrigerator and a woman trimming a Christmas tree.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve forecast On Christmas Eve morning, the heaviest snow is hitting upstate New York and northern New England where locally more than 1 foot of snow is possible.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The one team with a young power-hitting first baseman who is still under team control would be the Boston Red Sox, and their 24-year-old first-bagger Triston Casas.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasting. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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