hitting

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The first point of Williams' return was served by Mboko and ended in her partner sending a volley out without the American hitting a shot.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is hitting one of the most volatile regions of one of the world’s most fragile states.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Erickson, during the civil trial, testified he avoided hitting the brothers, but Grossman did not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

—Eurozone government bond yields rose in opening trade, with the 10-year Bund yield hitting a two-week high of 3.072%, according to LSEG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The brick is just shy of hitting me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold