slamming

Example Sentences

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Yet those extraordinary plans are slamming into reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

Kuwait and the UAE also reported intercepting incoming Iranian missiles, with Abu Dhabi saying it "reserves its full right to respond" and slamming the attacks as "a dangerous escalation".

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

They screamed and flailed, slamming into each other; thrashing and crashing through the water.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo