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has nailed

  • present perfect
    of nail (3rd person singular).
    nail
    noun
    a slender, typically rod-shaped rigid piece of metal, usually in any of numerous standard lengths from a fraction of an inch to several inches and having one end pointed and the other enlarged and flattened, for hammering into or through wood, other building materials, etc., as used in building, in fastening, or in holding separate pieces together.

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The bottom-up, research-driven fund has nailed early investments and timely exits around the AI trade.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

A veteran prediction trader known as Domer External link says neither firm has nailed down the resolution process.

From Barron's ● May 12, 2026

Samantha LaDuc has nailed some big calls on stocks in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025

Bukayo Saka has nailed down the right wing slot, so who will play on the opposite side?

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025

So much for the three theses which Mr. Lilly has nailed on to a page of this Review.

From Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions by Thomas H. Huxley