hammer

Example Sentences

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But what was shocking about this news was how the hammer came down, and when.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

In his direct addresses to the jury, he used a set of wooden baby blocks, stacks of paper, even a hammer and a crate of eggs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Give April credit for recording a bullish hammer candle, which set off the robust run.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The traditional fix for these standoffs was a conference committee, in which both chambers appoint a group of members to represent their side, and conferees hammer out differences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“You mind if I ask you a stupid question? Like why you want to hammer a hole in your ear? What do you mean, pain?”

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli