hard hitter
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 • Oct. 29, 2021
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
Jouban is a hard hitter who sports a 10-3 MMA record and is 1-1 in the UFC.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2015
You were right, quite right; but, by St. George, you are a hard hitter!
From Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)
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