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nailing

  • present participle
    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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“He’s nailing it,” Hurwitz explains during a break.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

But the emotional toll of what Chwalinska had achieved was clear to see as she dropped to clay immediately after nailing a forehand winner down the line on her first match point.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Lee is known for making some bold and accurate calls, advising investors to buy stocks during pandemic lows and nailing the 2023 bull market.

From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026

"I think for us, it's always about nailing those specialist positions," said Erasmus.

From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026

Thomas helped as the Builders gathered every loose item they could find and piled them in the gaps, nailing things together as best they could.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner