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nailed

  • past participle of nail.
  • past tense form of nail.

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After years of both slight miscalculations and substantial errors, it looked to me like he finally nailed the formula.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

"The band was kicking, everyone was so tight, every night we nailed it and every night was an absolutely amazing performance," Golding said.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

She nailed complex paradiddles and splashed nearly a dozen cymbals with abandon.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

As soon as I finished my first bite, I knew I’d nailed the recipe.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks