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One of the beefs homeowners have with PWCs—and so called “wake boats”—is that the waves they generate can slam moored boats into docks and erode shorelines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

The Daily Express leads with coverage of the early prisoner release scheme, saying domestic abuse campaigners "slam" the policy.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

I just want you to amplify how important it is when you slam the courthouse doors, whether it’s preemption or standing, in environment-land, that’s it.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Right fielder Kyle Tucker fixed his bat path and was rewarded with a three-hit, five-RBI performance Friday that included a grand slam.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

I rip the shirt off and slam it into the hamper.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

In an actual courtroom, court reporters record nonverbal cues like gestures and transcribe through distracting courtroom noises like coughs or door slams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Bogdan's coalition has gathered 4,000 signatures so far on a petition that slams the lack of public consultation about the Meridian Hill Park project and the possible cancellation of summer events due to construction.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

On stage, Cameron Winter leads an overall enthralling performance, as the group slams out songs back-to-back with little to say in between; no shenanigans, just a top-notch show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

Another idea suggests the brightness spikes occur when the blast wave from the explosion slams into dense shells of gas surrounding the star.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026

Henry’s truck slides on the sand as he pulls into the parking space and slams on the brakes.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

In 2023, Mexico’s Pacific coast was hit by its most powerful storm on record, Otis, which slammed into Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane after strengthening rapidly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

One guy slammed his palm on the door in frustration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

But Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubón made a leaping catch, holding into the ball as he slammed into the wall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Hochul slammed the conduct of the initial investigation into the victim's claims.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Shifa put the dagger roughly into the box and slammed the lid shut.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

Video showed waves slamming against the bulkhead that protects beachfront homes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"The last time they were involved... Jersey was slamming the door shut, so they have switched off and turned their attention elsewhere," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Plus, American workers are slamming the brakes on switching jobs, and prediction markets are luring traders away from crypto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

China meanwhile warned in July of potential retaliation over the French law, slamming the regulation as "discriminatory" and in violation of trade principles.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

With that, she stormed away from the table and left the room, slamming the door behind her.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler