hitting
- present participle of hit.
Example Sentences
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But with humidity levels about to drop and temperatures soar across Spain, hitting 42C in the northeast and 39C in the centre according to meteorological agency AEMET, firefighters have only a small window of opportunity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The U.S. military said late Thursday it had carried out its 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, hitting military command centers, drone-storage facilities and maritime capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Amid a season marred by struggles, Kyle Tucker flashes some of his $240-million promise by hitting another home run in the Dodgers’ 4-3 win over the Mets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
"The waves were hitting me in the face. The current was definitely stronger."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I just wanted to know if you were still capable of hitting one.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
