hammered

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Arsenal were leading 1-0 deep into stoppage time through Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal when West Ham substitute Callum Wilson hammered home a finish in a packed penalty box following a corner.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The sector continues to be hammered by fears that AI tools will take market share of the enterprise software market.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Menus are hammered out course by course, with ingredients screened to avoid poisoning—not just by would-be assassins but also regular old food poisoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“The exceptional kitchen includes two La Cornue ranges, a hammered copper and wood island, a sunlit breakfast area, and an adjacent family room, both opening to the patio,” reads the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Anya’s heart still hammered and her belly twisted with fear, and the first coherent thought she could dredge up was why the dragon hadn’t tried to eat her yet.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack