slamming
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Video showed waves slamming against the bulkhead that protects beachfront homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Plus, American workers are slamming the brakes on switching jobs, and prediction markets are luring traders away from crypto.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
China meanwhile warned in July of potential retaliation over the French law, slamming the regulation as "discriminatory" and in violation of trade principles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
But Muchova dusted herself down to fight again, bringing up her second match point by sending Gauff wide before slamming home an inside-out forehand winner into the corner.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Twig’s voice came from the hallway, followed by the sound of slamming doors and loud footsteps.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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