slamming
Example Sentences
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The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Eddie Chavez isn’t slamming the door shut on fridge ads.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Grenell’s tenure was marked by controversy every step of the way, which Grenell met with combative defiance, often slamming artists that criticized the center’s decisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
"The tiles and the bathroom roof were literally lifting up and slamming back down - it was just so quick".
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
No TVs on, no footsteps down the corridor outside, no car doors slamming in the parking lot.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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