hammer

Example Sentences

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It is the only life jacket from the Titanic to be sold at auction in the 114 years since the ship sank, going under the hammer at Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes, Wiltshire.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

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

This week, leading into Wednesday, has formed a bullish hammer.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

He grabbed the hammer and held it out.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli