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

A tough Canadian lawyer who had helped take Google public, Harrison had hammered down the details of dozens of deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Leeds hammered Crystal Palace 4-1 before Christmas but it will be much closer when they meet on Sunday.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He drapes the fresh shirt on the single chair rather than risk damaging it on a nail hammered in the wall.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison