direct hit
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Thus the kill-switch lanyard on riders’ wrists, to stop the machine if they lose control, or if somebody scores a direct hit with a beer can.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Brook took a sharp catch at mid-wicket to remove Pathum Nissanka for 36, Rashid was alert enough to run out Charith Asalanka and Dawson's direct hit was the coup de grace.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Smith lost Jofra Archer after lunch, completed his half-century, then Tongue left himself open to Santner's direct hit.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The sanctuary of the Lavra’s Assumption Cathedral sustained a direct hit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
After their direct hit, they put on their lights and screeched off.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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