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But the sob in Tyler’s vocal made her recording — a No. 3 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 — the one to weep along with.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

So maybe the answer for you is to push your contribution to 8% but make it all pretax, which would mitigate the hit on your current paycheck.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Ben Sears supported Mitchell, then was hit on the hand by Archer and briefly retired hurt, only to return to ensure Mitchell reached three figures.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Rarely does the movie hit on any salient points that the series hasn’t already made, opting instead to repeat narrative patterns and jerk a few tears here and there.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Solitary confinement around the clock, with idleness during the day: Elam Lynds, before he hit on the congregate system, tried it back in 1821.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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