Example Sentences

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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

"Just really narrowed in on my targets, was hitting those low bullets into the wind," Korda said, calling the temperature drop her biggest challenge.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

"Every time I looked up, Andreas was hitting doubles," said Clayton.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

This time last year he was hitting an extra-inning, walk-off grand slam against the New York Yankees that propelled the Dodgers to the title.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

“But remember there was a dude who was hitting on you, and you told him there was no chicken?”

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds