nailed

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His deep 3-pointer in overtime was a carbon copy of a shot Stephen Curry had once nailed in Oklahoma City to beat the Thunder—except that Wembanyama is over a foot taller than Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A veteran prediction trader known as Domer External link says neither firm has nailed down the resolution process.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The game nailed his short-step stuttering free-kick run-up and ability to belt a ball with whip and swerve off the outside of his boot.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

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

Back inside, he sawed off the ends and nailed on a base.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker