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