Example Sentences

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The Rays’ center fielder had hit the ball hard enough that Freeman, more than a handful of steps away from the bag, wouldn’t be able to make the play unassisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

By December that year his shortfall had hit $5 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Ukraine said it had hit a fuel depot.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Realmuto left in the bottom of the fourth inning with a left wrist contusion from a pitch that had hit him earlier in the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Maybe the swinging door had hit her in the head one too many times.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth