Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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But the man who absolutely dominated the game from day 1 was still more than satisfied to prove people’s assumptions about him wrong.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026 -
During periods of volatility and uncertainty, sticking to your long-term plan and tuning out the noise can also prove to be a compelling strategy, analysts said.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s ‘existential war of survival’ Analysts say the incidents show the war could expand to affect the alliance.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In September 2023, rain followed by Tropical Storm Hilary established conditions for breeding and the subsequent insect activity in a time when the mosquitoes typically begin to hibernate.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The founding generation of screen actors, who fought hard and risked much to establish a labor union for the profession, would still likely balk at the deletion of the name.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The cause of the blaze has been determined to be arson by Sheriff Detective Ronald Walker.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Research has yet to determine whether or not these hair extensions are dangerous or could be causing illness.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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To demonstrate the district attorney’s alleged bias, the motion highlighted the examination of witness John Richardson, a Loyola Marymount University student from the Bay Area who was among the 13 arrested in 2024 but later entered a youth diversion program after pleading no contest.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Matthews demonstrated the level of depth UCLA has leaned on throughout the season.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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In parallel, Medicare and Medicaid set payment increases well below the cost of delivering care, driving hospitals and physicians to make up the difference by charging higher rates to the privately insured.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Reliable cars that are fuel efficient and affordable to insure are the most affordable for drivers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a January earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that limited supply of memory chips could be one of the biggest challenges to future growth, and suggested the company invest in its own chip manufacturing facilities to ensure supply.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rule intended to ensure balance created an advantage.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Our guiding principle throughout this process has been to secure a transaction that maximizes the value of our iconic assets and our century-old studio while delivering as much certainty as possible for our investors.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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And if bankers became worried that Paramount was too leveraged, the tech mogul agreed to put in more money in order to secure the bank financing.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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