hammered

Example Sentences

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The recent fines issued by Cal/OSHA is not the first time the state agency has hammered the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

At the same time, live events seem to have stayed steady despite a prolonged period of reduced consumer sentiment, during which media companies typically get hammered as customers seek to rein in spending.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

United Airlines, hammered last week by the prospect of climbing energy costs, added more than $1.2 billion in market value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The prospect of higher borrowing costs has hammered non-yielding gold, which has fallen for eight straight days and just suffered its worst weekly drop since 1983.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Crab hammered one fist into the other palm for emphasis.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds