slam

Example Sentences

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Hannie was emptying her bag and changing her clothes, pulling drawers out roughly and slamming them hard as she closed them.

From Literature

The chief goal for many was to find a way out after airspace closures had already slammed shut the exit door.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Dodgers right-hander gave up three walks and two hits, including a grand slam to Guardians slugger Kyle Manzardo, before he was lifted after 23 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times

Then I chased the fried-sugar-bread down with a long drink of water and slammed the lid back on the container.

From Literature

I inhaled like I’d just been punched in the gut as my heart slammed to a startled stop in my chest.

From Literature