pounded

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The interview was interrupted several times by weather and audio issues as torrential rain pounded the roof, making it difficult to continue the conversation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In April 1944, when soldiers pounded on the door late at night to expel her family from their home, Edith put on her favorite dress—blue silk, with a matching suede belt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In their absence, the three remaining candidates pounded on a wide array of municipal ills, including broken sidewalks, high rents and sluggish housing production.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Breaded, pounded chicken cutlets transcend geographic boundaries — and they don’t call for any onions.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Ellsberg set up his typewriter on a table and, much to the irritation of downstairs neighbors, pounded away late into the night.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin