Republicans spent much of the day attacking Democrats on several fronts — most frequently by pointing to a litany of critical statements Democratic leaders, including Schumer, had made slamming Republicans ahead of the 2013 shutdown.
Much like quidditch, Rowling has made slamming Trump and his supporters on Twitter into a sport.
Therefore, once the opponents double you into a game contract, there is no reason to bid further unless you think you can make slam.
Values of tricks, penalties, and premiums are higher in contract bridge than in auction bridge, and large bonuses are awarded for bidding and making slam contracts.
What if the impressiveness of the highlight was reflected on the actual scoreboard, like making slam dunks worth 30 points in basketball?
Petrova has made three Slam quarterfinals since.
Could North-South have made a slam?
It is not made for slam-bang showmanship.
Knowing what was happening, Grieb called for dummy's six and made her slam!
Reading Roth correctly, Rubin called for the heart jack and made his slam.
