hit the ground running

Example Sentences

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Both gold and silver futures hit the ground running in early trading, but pared gains as the day advanced.

From The Wall Street Journal

With that in mind, those at City will tell you the move to keep Begiristain to conduct what was effectively a six-month handover to Viana until the summer of 2025 was crucial in the Portuguese's ability to hit the ground running.

From BBC

There had been an indication before Christmas that after its difficult autumn, Reform would hit the ground running in Wales in the New Year.

From BBC

"Having competed against them in the NFC so many times in recent years, I know the type of talent and toughness the team has and cannot wait to get to Arizona to hit the ground running."

From Barron's

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has rediscovered his form in the Premier League for Leeds -so if Abraham can hit the ground running under Emery it could put him back in the selection conversation, almost four years since his last cap.

From BBC