hit the mark

Example Sentences

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That’s a change from last year, when OpenAI launched several standalone products that didn’t always hit the mark.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Lululemon also struggled to hit the mark on its product assortment, failing to innovate quickly enough or have the right sizes and colors in stock.

From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025

While the network has tried to sate its audience, no “Ultimate Girls Trip” or “Simple Life”-esque spinoff has quite hit the mark like “RHONY” classic could.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Arteta also has eight more wins than Arsene Wenger achieved when he hit the mark of 200 top-flight matches.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

By the end of our training session my ears are ringing, my arms are sore, and I smell like gunpowder, but I have hit the mark three times.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone