hammered
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Heavy rain hammered the region Saturday, and wind gusts were expected to reach up to 28 mph.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The move blindsided shareholders and came after a profit warning and the war in Iran had already hammered the stock this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
Picked for the youth Test against Australia in October 2024, Suryavanshi hammered a 58-ball hundred - an innings that announced him.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
“Pakistán. Sacristán. ¿Dónde están?” he sang as he mixed cement or hammered nails, his voice echoing against the walls.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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