slamming

Example Sentences

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Yet those extraordinary plans are slamming into reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Kuwait and the UAE also reported intercepting incoming Iranian missiles, with Abu Dhabi saying it "reserves its full right to respond" and slamming the attacks as "a dangerous escalation".

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

"The tiles and the bathroom roof were literally lifting up and slamming back down - it was just so quick".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

I thought briefly of sleeping again until daylight but the dogs were slamming into the harnesses, screaming to run, so I shrugged and jumped on the rig and untied it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen