direct hit
Example Sentences
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Saini says his university did see a slight dip in international admissions after 2023, driven both by tighter visa rules and diplomatic tensions - but calls it "collateral damage" rather than a direct hit.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
In New York City, authorities and residents were bracing for a direct hit, the first blizzard to sock the city since 2016.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
A risky single that would have had Marnus Labuschagne run out with a direct hit.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
It was my turn to throw, and I got a direct hit.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
