hits

Example Sentences

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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

Another Moneyist reader found themselves in the position that you fear — a spike in premiums after your husband hits 80.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"The logistics crisis does not distinguish between military and civilian needs, it hits everything at once."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We’re not even ten feet away from the ladder when my sneaker hits an especially slick patch where the grass has worn away, and my feet slip.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison