hit the ground running

Example Sentences

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The only major oil company operating there is Chevron, and new entrants lack the relationships, staff and logistical capabilities to hit the ground running.

From The Wall Street Journal

London City are midway through their debut WSL season and have hit the ground running with five wins from 11 matches, putting them in sixth place.

From BBC

Rarely, if ever, has golf had such an influx of fresh perspectives and they have hit the ground running.

From BBC

“I don’t want to waste any time planning. I want to hit the ground running.”

From MarketWatch

Instead, Nancy will come in faced with a run of fixtures which will require him to hit the ground running like an Olympic sprinter.

From BBC