hammered
Example Sentences
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Equity markets, which have been hammered since the war broke out on February 28, extended the week's gains.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Still, the S&P 500 slumped 4.6% in the first quarter to mark its worst quarterly performance since 2022 as fears over high oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict hammered the market in March.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
The recent fines issued by Cal/OSHA is not the first time the state agency has hammered the Sheriff’s Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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
The matron relocked the door, then set off so rapidly that my heart hammered as I trotted after her, careful to stay off the precious matting.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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