slamming

Example Sentences

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Dalton Rushing was shown on the game broadcast breaking his bat in the dugout and slamming his leg guard on the back bench after striking out in the fourth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

United says it has saved millions of connections for customers—and saved employees from slamming the door on them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Green groups have been angered, with the Initiative for Climate Protection, the Environment and Against Noise in Air Transport slamming the new terminal.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

A slamming door or cutlery being dropped makes him jump.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

No TVs on, no footsteps down the corridor outside, no car doors slamming in the parking lot.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day