pound away

Example Sentences

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"Voters are paying attention now. So, it's important to pound away at those themes," said Republican strategist Ron Bonjean.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2022

Sweepers fixate on the rock, “Gotta go!” says the second as they begin to pound away with their brushes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Then, using another stone as a hammer, they pound away until the nut’s hard exterior cracks with a crunch.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 11, 2021

“The important thing is to go out there and pound away and trust your stuff,” Strasburg told reporters Sunday.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2019

They pound away, soundless as the wet wings of a new butterfly.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate