slammer

Example Sentences

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Unburdened by ending his 11-year wait for a fifth major to join the all time greats as a grand slammer, he is now heading to his favourite venue on and off the course.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Mr. Lowe claims a false accusation from American Airlines sent him to the slammer for more than two weeks.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2022

It’s a Grade A tip-one-back, leave-your-troubles-at-the-door jukebox slammer that bowled over the stadium crowd like Marshawn Lynch on an undersized defensive back.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2022

Whatever landed them in the after-school slammer, these teenagers were already trapped by forces far beyond their control.

From New York Times • May 18, 2022

He thought of Grover letting Chuck in on a little scheme he’d come up with: “How about we tell him I’ve been thrown in the slammer . ..” Ralph calmly paced faster.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen