Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banging away (at)
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Such an outcome might seem improbable, given historical trends and the political headwinds buffeting the White House.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people were killed there on Saturday as Israel continues battering Gaza City.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The band’s signature battering riffs and Lindberg’s screeching vocals have become synonymous with the extreme metal genre.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is first in the NFL in QB pressures when blitzing, according to Next Gen Stats; inside linebacker Justin Strnad is sixth, and Allen ranks 12th.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the same drive, minutes earlier, Murray had side-stepped a blitzing Carolina defender and run 30 yards, a dazzling play for one of the NFL’s most electric playmakers.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Banging away (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banging%20away%20%28at%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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