hard hitter
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Chargers drafted Perryman in the second round in 2015, and he emerged as a hard hitter during his first six NFL seasons.
From Los Angeles Times
Tuipulotu’s father, a man with a square face and a granite jaw, grew up playing rugby and excelled as a hard hitter.
From Los Angeles Times
“He’s a hard hitter,” a defense lawyer told the Los Angeles Times in 1991.
From Washington Post
Nonetheless, the lanky hard hitter who drew the nickname “The Needle” in high school in Louisiana has returned for 2022 with an ample supply of determination, maturity and motivation to show the Vikings and the rest of the NFL that he can be a reliable part of the lineup for seasons to come.
From Seattle Times
Pitre has developed into one of the best safeties in the country, a hard hitter who can stop the run, drop into coverage or rush from the edge.
From Seattle Times
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