Example Sentences

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Plus, how Knicks fans are hitting the road to secure NBA Finals tickets, the opponent Jannik Sinner can’t beat and Jason Gay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“At the same time, there’s affordability issues that are hitting families hard.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "We are hitting back with a nationwide crackdown to shut these fronts down, seize dirty cash and drive organised crime off our high streets and put bosses behind bars."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Emerging market stocks are hitting new highs, driven by Asian AI firms and Latin American commodity exporters.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“The rains are hitting everyone hard this year,” Mister Hertzoon said.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo