hitting

Example Sentences

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To force international visitors to confront this reality, activist groups are hitting the tournament’s visual footprint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Erickson testified that he avoided hitting the two boys with his Mercedes-AMG.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A wave of big technology companies plan to list publicly this year, worrying investors about billions of dollars in new shares hitting the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She made amends by hitting the first winner of her comeback with another volley to the delight of the crowd.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He stabbed his fork into his mashed potatoes and savored the sound of the metal tines hitting the plate.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix