slam

Example Sentences

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This case, which was fast-tracked through the court system as an emergency, slams the door on one such expansive use of presidential authority.

From BBC

Vonn lost control on the first jump as her pole hit a gate, spun sideways in the air and slammed to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times

The severe winter storm that slammed into the area early this week had been predicted long before the trip began.

From Los Angeles Times

Figure skating officials slammed the door on future 15-year-old prodigies, instituting a minimum age requirement of 17 for senior competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's fine if you're at the top and winning slams week in, week out," Wright adds.

From BBC