slammed

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A parliamentary official known as Black Rod will have the door of the lower chamber House of Commons slammed in their face, a tradition that symbolises parliament's independence from the monarchy.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The move was slammed by national health advocates, who claimed it was made to “confuse” the public.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

War has imposed a heavy cost on Iran’s economy: more than a million people out of work, soaring food prices and a prolonged internet shutdown that has slammed online businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Mr. Erickson will tell you that if he had slammed on his brakes, he was concerned he would have hit the kids,” Tropp told jurors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

One robot stumbled over a railing and slammed hard onto a lower platform.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown