slammed
Example Sentences
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The powerful surf exacerbated by the morning's high tide slammed into coastal communities, including Long Beach, where signficiant sections of the boardwalk crumbled under the pounding waves and several homes suffered serious structural damage.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
In Long Beach, where waves slammed into the seawall and homes, crews have been reinforcing portions of the boardwalk and are distributing sandbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
I sat on a hard bench, facing the sliding door, which slammed shut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Some researchers think Phobos is an asteroid that was captured by Mars, while others argue that it formed from debris thrown into orbit after a massive object slammed into the planet.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Strong gusts of wind slammed the rain against the window so hard I thought it would surely break the glass.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
