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

My tactic today was to hit the ball as slow as possible but if you are saying I am hitting it harder i am happy with that.

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