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
Hawaii is bracing for what could be its first direct hit from a hurricane since 1992, as category one storm Lala churns off its coast.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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
It was a direct hit, landing perfectly on his back, right in the middle of his white T-shirt.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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