The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction projects and deployed armed military personnel.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Emmanuel shook his dreadlocks in disbelief, pointed to the sky, dropped to one knee and slapped the concrete three times.
During a press conference in the Panhandle on Tuesday, Collins took off his prosthetic leg and slammed it on the podium in response to a question from a reporter.
—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
But Republican rival Steve Hilton slammed the group for political opportunism.
Archer's wickets were smashed by an unplayable shooter under his bat.
—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
The suspect also allegedly attacked a car at a gas station, which was found with its windows smashed out and an axe inside, and he was seen pushing down shelves inside the station’s market, BBC News reported.
Algeria turned up the pressure in the second half and had multiple shots on goal that Jordan goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila punched away, but a corner kick in the 69th minute proved to be the Jordanian keeper’s kryptonite.
—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
At least in comparison to Gragson being punched by Ross Chastain at the Kansas Speedway three years ago.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.