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[hit] / hɪt /






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In Arlington, Texas, where England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June, temperatures have hit 36C this week - and even more heat is expected as the tournament progresses.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“The loss that you’re going through, I share indirectly. It’s hit my family too,” she told residents during the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Over the past several years, the Village People’s hit 1978 song “Y.M.C.A.” has soundtracked many a Trump rally and public event.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Nordic Ebitda growth halved in the first quarter on one-offs and as competition hit in Denmark and Finland, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I turned and watched the truck bear down the road, bumping and juddering as it hit the trolley tracks and wove around other vehicles.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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