hammer
Example Sentences
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The hammer is the state law, and the nail is the agency.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
"I picked up the hammer, stuck on Frankie goes to Hollywood's Two Tribes, got myself psyched up and went outside."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
That unfulfilling prognosis helped hammer Meta shares in early trading, with the stock falling nearly 10%.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Higher memory costs are expected to hammer the smartphone market this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“Against the fence there,” he says, pointing with his hammer.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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