hammered

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Then the climate got warmer, and along came Hurricane Irma in 2017, which hammered the Ridge.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“The exceptional kitchen includes two La Cornue ranges, a hammered copper and wood island, a sunlit breakfast area, and an adjacent family room, both opening to the patio,” reads the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Paramount will have to contend with an estimated $79 billion in debt, prompting fears about more layoffs to come in an industry already hammered by years of cutbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

FS KKR shares have been hammered this year, falling about 25% to $10.50 a share and trading for a roughly 50% discount to the BDC’s year-end 2025 net asset value.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Blue velvet and hammered silver and braided gold tablecloths are rolled out, each one decorated with the House of Greenbriar’s standard, a tree of flowers, thorns, and roots.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black