hit the ground running

Example Sentences

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Whether or not you have years of experience is less important than demonstrating that you can hit the ground running.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

They have hit the ground running at this World Cup and look like they will take some stopping.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

But to survive at Forest he needs to hit the ground running and victory over his former club Fenerbahce was a step in the right direction.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has hit the ground running in spring training in an effort to ramp up to pitch without restrictions before leaving camp for WBC obligations with Team Japan.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

If you don’t hit the ground running, it’s hard to keep your feet.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson