direct hit
Example Sentences
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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
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
A risky single that would have had Marnus Labuschagne run out with a direct hit.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
If it had been a direct hit, if he hadn’t managed to pivot at the last second, her dignity might have been left intact.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
