hammer on
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The restrictions fell like a hammer on U.S. industries: Exports plunged, and companies were forced to pause production, delay sales and scramble for alternative sources, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
Taken as a group, the prints going under the hammer on December 3 exemplify "Blake's idiosyncratic genius as both an artist and poet", he added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
If courts don’t drop the hammer on this stuff and start seriously considering civil and criminal contempt, I don’t know what can stop these lies.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2025
The sleeve is expected to sell for between £12,000 and £15,000 when it goes under the hammer on 16 April.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025
“Everybody know ’em,” the girl said, now setting the hammer on the porch.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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