hard-hit
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hard-hit
First recorded in 1825–30; hard ( def. ) + hit ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday, continuing their recovery after being particularly hard hit by the initial shock from the war.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
That meant the lack of complete BLS records in February reflected an especially hard hit to the overall projections.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
In Europe, hard hit by the energy crunch, borrowing costs for the U.K.,
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Net oil importers have been especially hard hit, particularly Asian countries that rely on Middle Eastern oil that travels through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
New York, where almost 75 percent of the state’s revenue had come from liquor taxes, was particularly hard hit.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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