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have been hitting

  • present perfect progressive
    of hit.
    hit
    verb (used with object)
    to deal a blow or stroke to.

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A third reason not to panic is that, while this will surely be a record year for IPOs, buybacks have been hitting record levels, too, which helps offset new stock supply.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 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

They have been hitting the headlines as hospitals report huge jumps in e-bike-related injuries and critics say police are failing to enforce existing laws to keep roads – and footpaths – safe.

From BBC Mar. 6, 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

He must have been hitting up a great gait, when he struck, too.

From The Last Woman by Ross Beeckman