Example Sentences

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His deep 3-pointer in overtime was a carbon copy of a shot Stephen Curry had once nailed in Oklahoma City to beat the Thunder—except that Wembanyama is over a foot taller than Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Now that Arsenal looked nailed on to win the league, our entire season is about whether Spurs go down.

From BBC • May 14, 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

Her Mugler dress, created by artist and designer Anna Deller-Yee, nailed the theme of “costume art” in a stunning way.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Her hands were rough skinned, broken nailed, small but strong.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby