How to Use hit the books in a Sentence
hit the books
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As Ashley’s case grew colder, Haley was hard at work hitting the books.
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Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
6 Aug. 2026
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Phoebe Dynevor looks ready to hit the books on the set of Beach Read in Toronto on June 29.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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From new state laws hitting the books to a state worker's returning to office, Sacramento saw a busy news day Wednesday.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Andaz 5th Avenue Andaz 5th Avenue Fall marks the start of back-to-school season, and Four-Star Andaz 5th Avenue is also hitting the books.
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Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2026
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Stars who chose to hit the books after achieving fame and fortune in their respective industries include Natalie Portman, Yara Shahidi, Brooke Shields and Julia Stiles, who all attended Ivy League universities after making waves in Hollywood.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
18 July 2026
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