hard hitter
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 5, 2024
Known as a hard hitter, Trevathan said the hit was not intentional.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 29, 2017
Listed at 5-11 and 243 pounds, Daniels was known as a hard hitter and a run stuffer in college.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2016
I'm not a hard hitter on the strings—more of a striker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2013
Cardinal Barnabo was noted for his sturdy temper and was what is known as a hard hitter, though a generous opponent as well as an earnest friend.
From Life of Father Hecker by Elliott, Walter
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