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

Another clip of the exchange posted by Reedy ended with Hamilton hopping into a van with other officers and slamming his door shut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

More slamming and screaming and waiting for the front teams to leave and again, madness.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen