Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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Hiltz dropped a personal best in the 800-meter yesterday, proving to be one of the favorites to earn the large prize.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025 -
It's been proven time and again that what goes around most certainly comes back around.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Monday's filing showed the investigations began April 1 and the tariffs would be imposed under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which grants the president such power to protect national security.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Video surveillance of the incident shows that the suspect climbed over a fence before breaking into the governor’s home through the piano room windows and throwing in an incendiary device, according to the affidavit.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the rules well established by the club surrounding ownership of Augusta National’s rye green blazers, there’s little chance a Masters green jacket will permanently leave the golf course grounds ever again.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The faction can be traced back to WWE in May 2020, initially established as The Hurt Business, featuring MVP, Lashley, Benjamin, and later Cedric Alexander.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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The draft order is determined by a team’s performance over a two-year span.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Strategic decisions made now, around technology investments, partnerships, and customer education, could determine whether a bank remains competitive in a world increasingly defined by digital currency frameworks. 5.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Boebert's remarks and Houlahan's motion in response demonstrate the bitterness between and in Congress following a presidential election in which both parties' candidates accused their rival of being a .—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Denmark’s charm-offensive chief visited Texas before stopping in Washington to promote the long-standing ties between Washington and Copenhagen, including a reception for business leaders and investors to demonstrate a steady environment.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Not only will people on Medicaid see catastrophic cuts to their health insurance coverage, but even those who are not insured by the program will feel the negative effects across the health care system.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Casual Grammys viewers may be surprised to learn the numbers of those working in music who are insured.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Thompson also weighed in on Bernie Sanders' criticisms of the oligarchy, urging corporate leaders to step up against the president's chaotic economic policies to ensure stable growth.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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His extension, on the other hand, represents a critical step forward, securing the Jays’ franchise cornerstone through 2039.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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By the end of episode six, Rick (Walton Goggins) and Frank (Sam Rockwell) manage to secure an invitation—under false pretenses—to the Bangkok residence of White Lotus co-owner Sritala Hollinger (Lek Patravadi) and her husband Jim (Scott Glenn).—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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