slugged
Example Sentences
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The labor market’s recovery adds to signs Canada’s economy is settling after being slugged by trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Garvey, also a first baseman, slugged 272 home runs in his 18-year career and told me that if he were playing in this era, “I probably would have hit another 40 or 50 home runs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
He slugged it out brilliantly with Mr Vango that day; the two of them were like Wilder-Chisora take two.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
Andy Murray and home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis slugged it out until 4:05 am in 2023, the Briton barking at one point: "Why are we playing at 3 am?!"
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
He and Omar slugged each other hello and boarded the school bus.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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