Historical clue formulations

• Hit suddenly, as the brakes — 2023-04-07
• Apply suddenly, as brakes — 2019-12-31
• Hit hard, as the brakes — 2013-01-03
• Hit hard, as brakes — 2011-10-02
• Apply with force — 2011-01-07
• Hit (the brakes) — 1998-07-19