have been hitting
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present perfect progressiveof hit.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
hitverb (used with object)to deal a blow or stroke to.
Example Sentences
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One sign of the malaise outside tech is that many blue-chip stocks have been hitting 52-week lows lately.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Global supply chain headaches have been hitting chocolate hard and buyers have struggled to find reasonably priced chocolate treats this spring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Metro officials have said they believe the scammers have been targeting individuals through various area codes and have been hitting FasTrak drivers and non-users alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2024
These extreme heat waves have been hitting predominantly in the last five years or so, though some occurred in the early 2000s or before.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
You have been hitting back for years, and may keep on at it for a while, but you'll see the truth one of these days, and you'll actually love your neighbors—even your vilest enemies.
From Ann Boyd by Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben