Sentence examples similar to both a major hit from inspiring English sources

Both parties took a major hit in the polls (Republicans were blamed more than the president) while S+P downgraded the credit rating of the United States government -- citing skepticism that any constructive debt reduction could be done in the current political climate.

The opportunity to get one over on rivals Flamengo (where Adriano was a major hit, both commercially and in footballing terms) has also had to wait.

While the return of a major predator worries farmers, the tufty-eared cat is proving a major hit with others in both Spain and Germany, writes Fergal MacErlean.

"The economy has taken a major hit.

It was also a major hit.

Virtually no one expected Jones to score a major hit.

And a major hit on the US government.

"It was a major hit in the Netherlands," Ms. Youngerman said.

The middle class also took a major hit.

The reputation of Himex took a major hit.

The play was a major hit in the mid-1950's.