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
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
They’ve slugged it out on the metalcore and heavy rock circuit for a decade, signed to the small-ish but influential imprint Sumerian Records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 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
“Prince O.,” said Bono, coming to my side, “you look like you been slugged with a maul.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
