slammer
Example Sentences
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Yes, Jordan Spieth just needs the PGA and Phil Mickelson the US Open, but the most likely to become the seventh slammer is Scottie Scheffler.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
The series finale includes an homage to the pilot, twisting the circumstances so that this time, it’s Midge bailing Susie out of the slammer and hearing about her heartbreak.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023
Mr. Lowe claims a false accusation from American Airlines sent him to the slammer for more than two weeks.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2022
It’s a Grade A tip-one-back, leave-your-troubles-at-the-door jukebox slammer that bowled over the stadium crowd like Marshawn Lynch on an undersized defensive back.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2022
He thought of Grover letting Chuck in on a little scheme he’d come up with: “How about we tell him I’ve been thrown in the slammer . ..” Ralph calmly paced faster.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
