direct hit
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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
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
Josh Inglis' direct hit to run out Stokes shifted the momentum, but even that was outshone by the wicketkeeping of Alex Carey.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 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
With crack on crack of thunder, Zeus let fly a bolt against the ship, a direct hit, so that she bucked, in reeking fumes of sulphur, and all the men were flung into the sea.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
