hard-hitting
Americanadjective
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striking or capable of striking with force.
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strikingly or effectively forceful.
a hard-hitting exposé.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hard-hitting
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The hard-hitting Sabalenka was also beaten in the final of the French Open last year by Coco Gauff of the United States.
From Barron's
He took over the paper in the 1980s, and his columns, which he describes as “hard-hitting editorials that defend the rights of the Armenian people worldwide,” have been translated into languages around the world.
From Los Angeles Times
Amid the hard-hitting moral drama of “It Was Just an Accident,” moments that warrant a chuckle for their realistic absurdity might surprise some viewers.
From Los Angeles Times
And don’t forget about Santa Margarita’s hard-hitting defense.
From Los Angeles Times
Britain's government unveiled a tax-raising budget Wednesday welcomed by financial markets, as its hard-hitting action aims to slash state debt as well as fund public services.
From Barron's
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