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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are hit with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is suddenly faced with something, often an unexpected event or challenge.
Example: "During the meeting, we were hit with a series of unexpected questions from the clients."
Alternatives: "are faced with" or "are confronted with".
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Nails that are hit with an angled or otherwise flawed surface are more likely to bend.
We are hit with things as coaches that we have to deal with.
Argue that point, however, and you are hit with a response that can sound plausible.
Pitched balls hurt and can maim batters who are hit with them.
VW and Audi are hit with two class action lawsuits from Australian car owners.
If you are hit with a charge, HMRC will send you a tax return to complete.
It is what the students are hit with every day of their lives.
In some cases, viewers are hit with two or three political ads in a row.
Unsuspecting taste buds prepare for creamy blandness, and suddenly -- zap! -- are hit with an electric jolt.
But for those who are hit with this tax, it can certainly add up at the closing.
When they fail to show up in court they are hit with default judgments, often for thousands of dollars.
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