slam

Example Sentences

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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

With the lead and all of the momentum after Carpentier’s grand slam, Stankiewicz pushed his chips to the middle of the table knowing the importance of winning the opener of a best-of-three series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

Words that make my dad slam his fist on the table and call my teacher to shout about setting up a parent-teacher conference, and my mom to go out and buy fruit.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff