as in applying (oneself)
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Each has experience pitching in the bullpen and could be welcome additions for organizational depth.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Samyia Hudspeth had 14 points for Western Hills (2-20, 1-9) with Layla James pitching in 11.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brian Cashman gets it all the time, but good, from Yankee fans; for them, banging away at Cashman on social media feels like the real national pastime.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Hammering (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammering%20%28away%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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