direct hit

Example Sentences

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In New York City, authorities and residents were bracing for a direct hit, the first blizzard to sock the city since 2016.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

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

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

When Tryon was run out by a direct hit from Ritu Moni, South Africa still needed 35 off 31 balls with three wickets in hand.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Someone must have been hoarding sugar just in case there was a direct hit on the airfield and everybody needed cheering up.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein