hammer

Example Sentences

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But with profit now the primary motive and a need to hammer down costs, the move has not been without pain.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Higher memory costs are expected to hammer the smartphone market this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Then everyone got together in a big room to hammer out their disagreements.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

If a player is especially tough and violent on the field, the Chargers will affix a magnetic hammer sticker next to his name on the draft board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

My heart pounded like a hammer against my ribs.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros