direct hit
Example Sentences
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Most mainstream analysts had thought a direct hit on Iran’s oil export infrastructure was unlikely because it would risk a sharp price spike, higher gasoline prices, and wider regional blowback.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Josh Inglis' direct hit to run out Stokes shifted the momentum, but even that was outshone by the wicketkeeping of Alex Carey.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
Simon Katich was run out by Trott's direct hit from the fourth ball of the match and Australia captain Ricky Ponting was out first ball to Anderson.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
Farther south, on Catanduanes, a small island the state weather service said could take a "direct hit", residents were tying down their houses and putting weights on their roofs.
From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025
He hadn’t wanted to score a bull’s-eye at all, certainly not a direct hit on an uncomfortable truth.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
