hit
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to.
am hitting
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present progressiveof hit (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“So for her birthday in December, I bought her a ticket. She was so excited. Now, I am hitting myself over the head about it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
"Going to these places makes it feel like I am hitting the bottom," said Kathleen, who last month had no other option but to resort to food pantries.
From BBC ● May 28, 2022
If I am hitting it hrader against Rafa then I am happy.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 19, 2022
“I’m just trying to have a steady level of emotions. I try not to get too excited when I am hitting a shot or the other way around,” Nicolai said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 4, 2021
This is very satisfying, for although I’m not hitting my target, I am hitting something.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
