hammered

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Nearby, a group of men sat cross-legged on the ground in a circle, shielding their eyes from errant flakes as one of them hammered chunks off a large clump of gum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Vicky Weidner’s four-bedroom, million-dollar home in South Tulsa, Okla., was hammered by a 2024 storm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

She held her nerve to assist Corteen-Coleman with Bhatia's run out off her bowling, before holding on to the sharp chance to dismiss Rodrigues who hammered the ball back at her.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The result was a selloff in both stocks and bonds that hammered investors.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Discs of hammered gold at her temples were connected by spans of fine chain across her brow.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor