nailed
Example Sentences
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“They have really nailed that aspect—that you want to pull all these different levers if we want to make an aggregate change that we can really see.”
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
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
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
Her Mugler dress, created by artist and designer Anna Deller-Yee, nailed the theme of “costume art” in a stunning way.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Anytime I found my voice in class or nailed an exam, I quietly hoped it helped make a larger point.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
