hit
Example Sentences
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When the Great Recession hit, the oldest boomers were preparing for retirement while millions of millennials were preparing to enter the workforce; neither situation was welcome or ideal.
From MarketWatch
Buying a house is out of reach for many Americans, with home prices hitting record highs this past year and mortgage rates remaining elevated.
From MarketWatch
“In general, the good news about the year is that most of the big hits involved young audiences,” said Tom Rothman, chair and CEO chief executive of Sony Pictures’ motion picture group.
From Los Angeles Times
The impact has hit startups especially hard, she said.
Maine was hit hard by winter storms and Florida by hurricanes, leading to repair costs.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
