hit
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to.
was hitting
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past progressiveof hit.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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She suggested this was hitting nightlife in the heart of the city.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The following week I was in Hong Kong, and Learner was hitting on the court next to my daughter and me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
Ostrover was soon discussing starting a new lending firm with Lipschultz, a friend who was hitting a ceiling of his own at KKR.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
"I felt like I was hitting some really good hold shots against the wind," said Riley, who has one previous win on the PGA Tour, after gusty conditions at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.
From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026
The flat, dulled banging, as though Allison was hitting the door with an open palm rather than a knuckle, unnerved Ifemelu.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
