hammer

Example Sentences

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Gap declined 26% overall and 19% year to date, but is testing $20 support with a bullish hammer, targeting $30 for a 44% gain.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The hammer is the state law, and the nail is the agency.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Number 7A, 1948, which went under the hammer at the renowned Christie's auction house on Monday, smashed the previous record for the most a work by the late American artist has taken at auction.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"The element of surprise is like those children's toys with a shooting gallery, a little hammer, and a bunny that pops up in different windows... you have to be quick enough to catch it."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

He handed the nail to me, along with the hammer.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli