slamming

Example Sentences

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A slamming door or cutlery being dropped makes him jump.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Eddie Chavez isn’t slamming the door shut on fridge ads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Grenell’s tenure was marked by controversy every step of the way, which Grenell met with combative defiance, often slamming artists that criticized the center’s decisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Shove the ladder, slamming the overhead door shut.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day