hammered

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A low-level job at a local radio station led to an on-air position at its TV affiliate, where Kavanagh’s big break came in 1978 when a massive blizzard hammered the Northeast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

At the same time, live events seem to have stayed steady despite a prolonged period of reduced consumer sentiment, during which media companies typically get hammered as customers seek to rein in spending.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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

Software stocks have been hammered as Wall Street worries about potential disruption to the space.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Her heartbeat hammered as the door to the jokomoto’s cage swung open and his head swiveled.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray