clobber

Example Sentences

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Instead, he will hit lazy pop-flys, or yank a ground ball to the pull side, or simply foul off mistake pitches he’d typically clobber.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Unlike past downturns, which tended to clobber every employer in a given industry, this slowdown has left pockets of hiring even in hard-hit sectors.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024

We're not trying to clobber you over the head with each show — just trying to make you aware.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2023

That’s a relief, particularly given how the movie tries to clobber you into submission.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

“My dad said the same thing,” I added, “only my mom was going to clobber him.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos