hammer
noun
a tool consisting of a solid head, usually of metal, set crosswise on a handle, used for beating metals, driving nails, etc.
have been hammering
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present perfect progressiveof hammer.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Fears of another inflation surge have been hammering the $20 trillion Treasury market, where yields have bolted higher and auctions in the past week have been met with poor demand.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 28, 2026
Ukrainian forces have been hammering the bridges over the river to hurt Moscow's ability to resupply.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2022
American and a union representing about 550 clerical, technical and academic staff members have been hammering out a labor agreement for more than a year.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2022
Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and his staff have been hammering the message to players throughout the offseason, Rivera said.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 28, 2022
"I was going to stand inside the door they have been hammering at," he answered, "in case they should break it in."
From Stories by English Authors: Ireland by Samuel Lover
