hammered

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Still, the S&P 500 slumped 4.6% in the first quarter to mark its worst quarterly performance since 2022 as fears over high oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict hammered the market in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The recent fines issued by Cal/OSHA is not the first time the state agency has hammered the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

United Airlines, hammered last week by the prospect of climbing energy costs, added more than $1.2 billion in market value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Back then, England had been hammered in Australia and were disconnected from their supporters.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Crews have hammered up long wooden huts on the lawn, with more in progress, and they’re adding brick walls around the huts.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin