direct hit
Example Sentences
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Disruption to energy supplies persisted as Kuwait reported a fire at its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, a day after a direct hit on Qatar's vital Ras Laffan facility.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Gilbert in 1988, the last direct hit, was a Category 3.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
Kevin Pietersen's hair and Gary Pratt's direct hit.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Jefferies has suggested that any direct hit to its financials will be immaterial and has stressed it is one of many financial institutions that worked with First Brands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
It was my turn to throw, and I got a direct hit.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
