hammered

Example Sentences

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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

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

A tough Canadian lawyer who had helped take Google public, Harrison had hammered down the details of dozens of deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Her heartbeat hammered as the door to the jokomoto’s cage swung open and his head swiveled.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray