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

A tough Canadian lawyer who had helped take Google public, Harrison had hammered down the details of dozens of deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Leeds hammered Crystal Palace 4-1 before Christmas but it will be much closer when they meet on Sunday.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He had looked at the little cups and arm bands Ranofer had hammered out, and he had said to Thutra, “Your son shows skill. Perhaps, when he is older...”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw