direct hit
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Disruption to energy supplies persisted as Kuwait reported a fire at its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, a day after a direct hit on Qatar's vital Ras Laffan facility.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Most mainstream analysts had thought a direct hit on Iran’s oil export infrastructure was unlikely because it would risk a sharp price spike, higher gasoline prices, and wider regional blowback.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Kevin Pietersen's hair and Gary Pratt's direct hit.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
One big cost emerged when Belgium’s nuclear regulator said the Tihange reactor would probably need to be reinforced to withstand a direct hit from big jets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
This time was a direct hit, filling the tin almost to the brim, and she even managed to keep her feet on the landing.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
