hits

Example Sentences

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It also admitted 21 direct hits in 14 locations.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But before those modest movies became big hits, the first six months of the year boasted plenty of outstanding films to offer viewers fatigued by more of the same.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Social Security’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund, which pays Americans’ retirement benefits, now hits zero in 2032 instead of 2033.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gonzalez explained that the issue hits close to home for his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I run after her and try to grab her arm, but she’s fast, and she hits it again with her broom.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins