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

"The tiles and the bathroom roof were literally lifting up and slamming back down - it was just so quick".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Another clip of the exchange posted by Reedy ended with Hamilton hopping into a van with other officers and slamming his door shut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“You don’t know exactly where the destination is, so you don’t want to go slamming into the wall,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Danny ran out the door, slamming it shut.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova