hitting

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Cryptocurrencies tumbled as investors pulled back from risk across their portfolios, with bitcoin hitting a four-month low.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Both coins have shed more than half of their value since hitting all-time highs in 2025—Ethereum set its record in August, then Bitcoin in October.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Among the myriad of English plans to fail down under was the idea of hitting the Aussies with high pace and hostility.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But then, reality sets in, and the ball ends up hitting you more than you hit the ball,” he says laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“I hadn’t planned on any meteors hitting the ship,” Mr. Andrews said thoughtfully.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis