direct hit
Example Sentences
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Farther south, on Catanduanes, a small island the state weather service said could take a "direct hit", residents were tying down their houses and putting weights on their roofs.
From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025
Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness reported at least three storm-related deaths Monday, before the hurricane’s anticipated direct hit on the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
Kevin Pietersen's hair and Gary Pratt's direct hit.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
When Tryon was run out by a direct hit from Ritu Moni, South Africa still needed 35 off 31 balls with three wickets in hand.
From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025
All four of us managed to leap out of the way by launching our robots skyward, though I nearly took a direct hit.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
