slammed

Example Sentences

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His comments were slammed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said accused criminals deserve their day in court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

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 Dali, a 900-foot containership registered in Singapore, slammed into the bridge in 2024, knocking a large section of the span into the Patapsco River.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Stocks traded mostly higher Monday even as President Donald Trump slammed Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, driving up oil prices.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He slammed his fork down so the table shook and the milk glasses jittered and I jumped in my seat.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan