“Ector slashed his sword in a wide arc from on high and scored a powerful hit to the troll's shoulder.”

“The film was an instant box-office hit, racking up millions in its first week of release.”

“Many pundits would take a hit at her credibility, claiming she was fake and insincere.”

“He is not an ideal second hitter, because he doesn't drive the ball into the gaps and isn't a run producer.”

“He's consistent, powerful, a huge hitter and, most importantly, he has bags of confidence and momentum just now.”

“Gonzalez would bat cleanup and play right field or be the designated hitter.”

“Golf is a rewarding sport as it gets you out of your home and encourages you to do some exercise as you walk around the golf course, interrupted only by the hitting of the ball.”

“Others cannot accept that a suicide or an auto accident was not a hitjob by the Ku Klux Klan.”

“If he does play, however, he will face a keen battle of wits with England's big hitters.”

“One of the concerns going into the season was how the club would fare against lefties, because the team had six lefthanded hitters in its lineup.”

“When he's not, the batting order is thrown out of whack, with hitters moved into slots they are not suited to.”