slam

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Ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are particles from space that slam into Earth with energies far beyond anything produced by human-built particle accelerators.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

A crowded trade could be about to slam into reverse.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Verdugo Hills 8, Sun Valley Poly 2: Jered Smith hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to help the Dons reach the City Division I semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He stops the truck in front of the school, like always, and like always, I jump out and move to slam the door shut—but before I can, he says, “I love you, King.”

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender