adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a cruel/devastating/crushing blow (= extremely hard to bear )
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Her loss came as a devastating blow to her father.
a crushing victory (= a win by a very large amount )
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Australia won a crushing 139-run victory over the West Indies.
a crushing/resounding defeat (= a complete defeat, by a very large amount )
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He quit as Prime Minister following a crushing defeat in regional elections.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
blow
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And the really crushing blow came when the owner of his star performer, Joveworth, removed the horse from the yard.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Republicans in the state suffered a crushing defeat in last month's elections.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And the really crushing blow came when the owner of his star performer, Joveworth, removed the horse from the yard.
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Formby suffered a crushing 10 wicket defeat at home to local rivals Southport.
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He had felt betrayed by the visit, after hoping to be lifted out of his crushing depression by it.