hammer home

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Home captain Rani Khedira overpowered former Union midfielder Robert Andrich to pounce on a loose ball and hammer home in the 28th minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“The filing will hammer home these points, probably reveal and detail supporting evidence that has not yet been made public, and easily distinguish evidence of official acts,” Gershman said.

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2024

A Pentagon spokesman said Mr. Austin would also hammer home those positions in his meeting on Tuesday with Mr. Gallant.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024

While on the Isle of Man, a woman has planted daffodils in potholes, hoping the "guerrilla gardening" will hammer home the problem.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024

And high rates of immigration and immigrant success stories seem to hammer home the point: The rules of advancement have changed.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times