hammer

Example Sentences

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These numbers cannot convey the giddy, fearful delight of being physically coupled to this 6,371-pound hammer when it leaves Thor’s hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

The recent lows were buoyed by a bullish hammer candle on March 3 and the very next session finished a bullish island reversal.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

James and I sprang apart as Joe barreled out with a hammer and a handful of nails.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu