hard-hit
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hard-hit
First recorded in 1825–30; hard ( def. ) + hit ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The storm dropped about 2 feet of rain on hard-hit areas like Uvalde and Real counties, according to the National Weather Service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Although some beaten-down software stocks have staged a strong recovery, many other hard-hit industry groups have continued to struggle.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Sunni-ruled Bahrain, which has a large Shia population and houses a major US military base, was hard-hit by Iranian attacks on the Gulf.
From Barron's ● May 9, 2026
Some retail chains closed branches in hard-hit areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
For a moment, Robert's hard-hit passing shot seemed to have scored.
From Manners of the Age by Fyfe, Horace Brown
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