hit
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to.
has hit
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present perfectof hit (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company has not disclosed its target for Luce sales but, according to a Financial Times report, it has hit this year's goal thanks to strong demand from China.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Powerball prize has hit $1 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing, the highest jackpot of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Instead, he has hit .163 with five homers since coming back, leaving the Mariners running out of time to get him on track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The shock has hit low-income and developing countries hardest, with Asia the worst-affected region.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The lemonade thief has hit the roustabouts where it hurts, and they’re prepared to take action.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
