Example Sentences

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However, he was impressed with Bellingham's performance in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand in Tampa, believing he has hit a "sweet spot" heading into the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A key measure of consumer sentiment has hit new all-time lows in recent months amid anxiety about future inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s no secret that vinyl records’ resurgence has hit a new plateau, outselling CDs for the first time since 1987 as of 2022, according to a report from the Recording Industry Assn. of America.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A fresh wave of investor redemptions has hit the roughly $2 trillion private-credit market, sending shares of the sector’s industry giants sharply lower on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The coffin has hit the fourth man in our hole on his outstretched arm.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque