nailed down
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The series, which ran from 1983 to 1985, nailed down He-Man’s iconic battle cry, “I have the power!” and continued to expand the hero’s reach.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Fearless and fiery, the 23-year-old left-hander has nailed down a spot in a competitive Indian batting line-up after averaging 49.29 in his 40 T20 internationals to date, with two centuries.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
There’s fun to be had in there, and Nintendo has that category nailed down.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
MacIntyre moves up 11 places to ninth in the FedEx Cup rankings and has officially nailed down his Ryder Cup spot, alongside Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, who tied for fourth, and Justin Rose.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025
There is a sound of hammering; it is the box being nailed down.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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