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nail

[neyl] / neɪl /




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But during a test in August, a mechanical issue caused a nail to be sucked into the aircraft’s intake, damaging the engine, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

I learned the right proportion and finally, consistently nailed it.

From The Wall Street Journal

“AI is a very powerful tool—it’s a hammer and that doesn’t mean everything is a nail.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He nailed it, and the video ran twice, when NBC was going to a commercial and after Turner made a big play.

From Los Angeles Times

When it came time for casting, approximately 20 women auditioned to play Ray’s wife, but Heaton nailed it, with a bold choice setting her apart.

From Los Angeles Times