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
The most surprising moment of England's thumping win over Sri Lanka at The Oval was not Jofra Archer's direct hit run-out, nor Tom Banton's first international century.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
It is the most direct hit between the two companies fighting for control of the nearly $80 billion weight-loss drug market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
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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