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slam

[slam] / slæm /






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Takeuchi followed with his grand slam to center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A crowded trade could be about to slam into reverse.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the Sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

These objects usually slam into the atmosphere at speeds exceeding 15 miles per second.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

I know my people are hidden, but I want to run and slam the door shut anyway.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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