hammer

Example Sentences

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Judges are still reluctant to bring down the hammer for AI-fabrications if lawyers acknowledge their fault and “throw themselves on the mercy of the court,” Volokh says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But what was shocking about this news was how the hammer came down, and when.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Thursday, the stock recorded a bullish hammer as it retested a bull flag breakout from the end of January.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The traditional fix for these standoffs was a conference committee, in which both chambers appoint a group of members to represent their side, and conferees hammer out differences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“You mind if I ask you a stupid question? Like why you want to hammer a hole in your ear? What do you mean, pain?”

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli