slamming

Example Sentences

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A slamming door or cutlery being dropped makes him jump.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

After Gellar broke the cancellation news, “Buffy” fans reacted online, with many of them slamming Hulu for its “terrible decision.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Mama clamped her mouth shut and let Ophie pull her along out the door, the screen slamming shut behind them.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland