Example Sentences

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Oil prices were hitting their lowest levels since March on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the crucial Strait of Hormuz will reopen for commercial shipping as soon as Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

April’s reading was the lowest since May 2020, when pandemic lockdowns were hitting businesses globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

They thought they were hitting the reset button, but they never changed their spending habits.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Players such as veteran outfielder Taylor Ward were hitting the cover off the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

"That was my lady's sister you were hitting, do you know that?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin