Example Sentences

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Though Riley was careful not to openly criticize Grinch or any defender individually, he acknowledged that he was concerned about all those gashing runs and long passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2023

He’s not gashing teams as he was this time last season, but the defending rushing champ seems to have put this season back on track.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

Wyoming generated just 93 total yards through the second and third quarters after gashing the Cougars on the ground during the first quarter.

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2022

She makes color-field paintings, including some with Gene Davis-like stripes, that she finishes by gashing with hundreds of small incisions.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022

“We appreciate your sentiments,” said Fflewddur, “but with that leg of yours, you’re hardly up to slashing or gashing or anything at all.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander