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have nailed

  • present perfect
    of nail.
    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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Now, astronomers have nailed down how much of the molecule is made at the icy moon’s surface, which could be a source of oxygen for the waters below.

From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2024

Cats have nailed this one thing so well that they all do it and just come up with slightly different sizes.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 4, 2023

DeBoer and Co. seem to have nailed another jumbo official visit weekend — which is easier said than done.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 26, 2023

It is even better news for the state, which experts say appears to have nailed a formula of making propaganda appeal to the masses.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2021

I hadn’t even noticed I was playing the solo- break part, but I must have nailed it, because Mr. W. was smiling and Annette gave me a little approving nod.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick