hammered

Example Sentences

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Then the climate got warmer, and along came Hurricane Irma in 2017, which hammered the Ridge.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

McIlroy, with the adrenaline pumping, hammered his tee shot on the 170-yard par three 16th beyond the pin and off the back of the green.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Heavy rain hammered the region Saturday, and wind gusts were expected to reach up to 28 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Equity markets, which have been hammered since the war broke out on February 28, extended the week's gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

On the afternoon before, C.P. and Ann had handed over to the School Board the recommendation, on a wide range of issues, hammered out over the last ten days.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson