hit
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to.
is hitting
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present progressiveof hit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The value proposition actually has to get layered in with running better stores and also making sure that our e-commerce offer is hitting where we want,” Foran told analysts recently.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Analysis from that tournament showed how Gauff is hitting closer to the line but still maintaining her serve speed - underlining a significant improvement in her accuracy.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
After going 0-for-4 in Friday’s 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tucker is hitting .186 with a .552 OPS at Dodger Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Wall Street is hitting the pause button on Workday after shares rose sharply higher on report of a possible private-equity takeover.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Think about how the air is hitting that edge.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
