Sentence examples for were hit by from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "were hit by" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is usually used when something is affected by an event or action in a negative way. For example: "The smaller businesses were hit by the economic downturn."

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were hit by

verb

To strike. To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile. To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly. To kill a person, usually on the instructions of a third party. To attack, especially amphibiously.

One boy hit the other.

synonyms

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The others were hit by flying stones.

Independent

No players were hit by any missiles.

Independent

Some were hit by accident.

The Guardian - Sport

All were hit by lorries.

The Guardian

Five players were hit by pitches.

The New York Times - Sports

Mmemme's friends were hit by the blasts.

The New Yorker

Others were hit by the recession.

The Guardian

"We were hit by blind attacks".

The New Yorker

Also, two people were hit by lightning, the police said.

The New York Times

About 30 businesses also were hit by flooding, he said.

The New York Times

Housebuilders were hit by a downgrade by UBS.

The Guardian - Business

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