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Recent Examples of pulverize Using technology instead of books lessens the number of trees pulverized to make paper books. Victoria Le, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 The body of King Aegon II, scalded and pulverized, has been carted home from battle in a produce crate. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 14 July 2024 Trump holds a larger 48% to 33% lead over Harris when those voters were asked about the Israel-Hamas war, which has pulverized much of the Gaza strip and threatens to expand in the Middle East. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pulverize 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulverize
Verb
  • Double talk takes many forms, all of which damage or destroy trust: Spin: Every organization and, to an extent, every individual engages in public relations.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • One standout: the Healthy Beauty Award–winning Braun Skin i-expert IPL, a laser hair removal tool that uses light to heat and destroy hair follicles at the root.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • The Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hang Seng, and Hang Seng Tech indexes are grinding slightly higher, into what readers of Investors Business Daily may recognize as potentially the bullish cup and handle chart.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Workers have been grinding around the clock to clear the roads.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • Once, in a stadium since demolished, the Orioles won three world championships; the Baltimore Colts did the same.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Subsequently demolished and rebuilt by Simo Design and Fischer Construction, the sleek wood and stone structure ultimately sold to Bay-Schuck in late 2019 for $11 million.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Texas will be trying to overcome a crushing loss to Georgia in the SEC title game.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The Bottom Line: Tackle The Identity Shift The biggest hurdle, says Gill, is the mindset shift that creates the idea of being a person who behaves in certain ways, as opposed a person who uses willpower to crush a checklist.
    Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • The star, who suffered a horrific snowplow accident on New Year’s Day nearly two years ago that shattered 38 bones, discussed his career and more in a wide-ranging on-stage appearance at Culture Square in the second-largest Saudi city’s old town Al-Balad.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The numbers exploded from the jump and never relented, with world records shattering one after the other.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
    Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There’s just something hot about a man, woman, or they/them who can pound the drums with precision and skill and provide a constant, stable, rhythmic beat for their fellow band members’ somewhat more theatrical, look-at-me musical skills.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • Over time, this can take away a company's competitive edge or even ruin its reputation with future talent.
    Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and short circuits, which can ruin your holidays.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Report The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the World Series in October and are looking to maintain their momentum into 2025.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024

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“Pulverize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulverize. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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