variants
or pommelling
as in attack
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variants
or pommelling
as in battering
to strike repeatedly
the elderly woman pommeled the would-be thief with her handbag until he begged for mercy
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.Reuters, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2023
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But the company expects to be rapidly increasing its EV supply and offerings, with a new battery plant that opened last year, two more under construction and a fourth planned soon.Chris Isidore, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
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One in 25 cars on the road are currently battery-powered, estimates Moto, rising to a third of all cars by 2030 and four in five by 2040.Carlton Reid, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
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It was last invoked in 1992 during riots in Los Angeles after police officers were acquitted for the beating of Rodney King.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, supporting small businesses honors the hard work, passion and resilience behind their offerings, helping keep the heart of your city beating and someone’s dream alive and thriving.Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The living room, with its massive sofa, offers a lovely area to cozy up with a film or book, and the property’s full kitchen—including a large center island—will make whipping up meals all the more enjoyable.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Prussia also issued an edict in 1794 that those who committed murder with the intention of being executed should not achieve their goal, but receive life imprisonment with regular whipping.Katrina Gulliver, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2023
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Law, just six months into a three-year contract, was fired after U.S. suffered a 10-wicket thrashing by Scotland in a one-day international qualifier for the 2027 World Cup.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The Hawks looked to bounce back from a 6-3 thrashing by the Vancouver Canucks three nights earlier and looked well on their way.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
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Regis Prograis’ best wins At 29-3 (24 KOs), Prograis was known for his aggressiveness and his clubbing power.Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But the Relationship Took a Dark Turn Jenn then snapped back, asking why Devin went out clubbing in New York City with another one of her suitors, Jeremy, just hours after their split.Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
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Best Buy has an unbeatable deal on a sturdy Bluetooth speaker that can take a licking and keep on rocking.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Dogs Trust highlights that signs of discomfort in dogs can include stiff body language, lip licking, or yawning as a way to calm themselves.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Pommeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pommeling. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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