direct hit
Example Sentences
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Saini says his university did see a slight dip in international admissions after 2023, driven both by tighter visa rules and diplomatic tensions - but calls it "collateral damage" rather than a direct hit.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
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
Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness reported at least three storm-related deaths Monday, before the hurricane’s anticipated direct hit on the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
Gilbert in 1988, the last direct hit, was a Category 3.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
All four of us managed to leap out of the way by launching our robots skyward, though I nearly took a direct hit.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
