slammer
Example Sentences
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Unburdened by ending his 11-year wait for a fifth major to join the all time greats as a grand slammer, he is now heading to his favourite venue on and off the course.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
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
Whatever landed them in the after-school slammer, these teenagers were already trapped by forces far beyond their control.
From New York Times • May 18, 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.
