TONY SNOW, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY: It seems to that that there is a lot of umbrage taken with the term slam dunk. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 30, 2007] Reference
I watched MEET THE PRESS this morning and "slam" is an exaggeration. From Wordnik.com. [McCain: Obama was wrong on stimulus either then or now] Reference
"There's two voices right now, and the noisy one is what I call the slam-the-borders crowd," Armey said. From Wordnik.com. [Bush announces his Suicide of the GOP initiative] Reference
And I think what ` s going on is that this is not a very easy or what we call slam-dunk case for the prosecution. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 4, 2009] Reference
The slam is one of the reasons poetry is where poetry is. From Wordnik.com. [I am, I said… : Patricia Smith : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation] Reference
Ladies and gentlemen, the poetry slam is now 21 years old. From Wordnik.com. [She can drink legally now! : Patricia Smith : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation] Reference
USATODAY. com - Robinson comes out on top in slam dunk contest. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Robinson comes out on top in slam dunk contest] Reference
Since you have extra strength and useful honors, slam is certain. From Wordnik.com. [Bridge] Reference
A couple of home runs and one a grand slam is reflective of his ability. From Wordnik.com. [American League Baseball - Red Sox vs. Blue Jays] Reference
The grand slam is still a good choice though; just a bit bulkier for the power. From Wordnik.com. [Calibers and Scopes for the Stevens Model 200] Reference
Brown says Leslie's slam is significant because she was the first, but she won't be the last. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Leslie's dunk a first; verdict out on importance] Reference
A word slam poetry reading will take place from 9: 30 to 10; 30 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Hall 206. From Wordnik.com. [GotPoetry.com News] Reference
The slam is arguably the most innovative, controversial and exhilarating poetry movement in decades. From Wordnik.com. [I am, I said… : Patricia Smith : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation] Reference
But instead he said goodnight, and he got out and closed her car door; he could hear it slam from the inside. From Wordnik.com. [HARVEST MOON • by Scotch Rutherford] Reference
The Mitch McConnell slam is especially gross, given that we don't know who "Pine Grove" is and what is his/her stake in the conversation. From Wordnik.com. [Neighborhood Activists Still Oppose State’s 520 Option « PubliCola] Reference
Dare we use the term slam-dunk?. From Wordnik.com. [Supporting Shiites, Arming Sunnis, Selling Out the Kurds-Bush's Personal Surge] Reference
That is not what i would call a slam from Germany. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference
Your partner has a shapely hand and may be interested in slam. From Wordnik.com. [Bridge] Reference
The slam was the major league-leading ninth of the season for the. From Wordnik.com. [Sports News : CBSSports.com] Reference
The slam was the fifth of Ramirez's career, and the shot that deflated the Jays. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
Yet let us not forget that the modern nomination for the slam is a different set of four. From Wordnik.com. Reference
"I was effectively three sets away from winning a slam, which is much closer than this time last year," he said after his defeat. From Wordnik.com. [Sport news, comment and results | guardian.co.uk] Reference
The slam was the first career postseason homer for Gore, who had three home runs this season and seven for his career before Sunday. From Wordnik.com. [News & Record Article Feed] Reference
The slam was a success because of the level of attendance at a new venue and the diversity and dynamic nature of the poems performed. From Wordnik.com. [GotPoetry.com News] Reference
That is what we call a slam dunk. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Florida Judge Deals Gore a Crippling Blow - December 4, 2000] Reference
Notice how the word "slam" is used by CNN. From Wordnik.com. [First on the CNN Ticker: RNC slams Obama in first TV ad] Reference
And the PUMA slam is silly and wrong. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Objective Political Pressure Game] Reference
Weak attempt at another Sarah Pailin slam-dunk. From Wordnik.com. [Palin's PAC forced to correct FEC filing] Reference
To the Obamot running CNN – where is Rove's "slam"?. From Wordnik.com. [Rove: Palin's resignation lacks clear strategy] Reference
CNN, you really, really need to stop using the word "slam". From Wordnik.com. [Obama touts financial reform, says GOP stance 'deceptive'] Reference
Also, I didn't "slam" Shawshank, I just took it down a step or two. From Wordnik.com. [IMDb's MOVIEmeter Top 25 Films of 2008 « FirstShowing.net] Reference
Henry: I kind of slam into the rock when I appear and scrape my knees. From Wordnik.com. [The Time Traveler's Wife]
Honestly, can you guys stop headlining polite disagreements as a "slam"???. From Wordnik.com. [Bishops slam 'unacceptable' health care bill] Reference
Matt: The "slam" I'm referring to is the insult to her personal appearance. From Wordnik.com. [Pro-choice inclinations and relentless practicality.] Reference
If you're going to attempt to "slam" someone, do get your facts right first. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Releases His 2000-2006 Tax Returns, Demands Hillary Release Hers] Reference
There are really only 8 people in the city who want to "slam" Lisa Sarno that bad. From Wordnik.com. [NC'S under fire: Sarno leads the charge] Reference
(Murray is married to Bob Holman, a pioneer of the East Village "slam" poetry scene.). From Wordnik.com. [Coloring Outside the Lines] Reference
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