Examples of hit the dirt in a Sentence
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The 2023 deer season is now well under way and some absolute giant whitetails have already hit the dirt.
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Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
Rendon bolted to his right as a few gallons of green liquid hit the dirt in front of the dugout.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022
When the firing resumed, bullets hit the dirt berm, often far off the mark.
—Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022
Who doesn’t want gaiters tough enough to hit the dirt and look good?
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
This video game is syncing the music up to your progress, ready to drop the beat as your wheels hit the dirt after an incredible jump punctuated by fireworks, confetti and cheers.
—Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021
Oakland Park leaders and residents continue to be excited about the changes underway as the shovels hit the dirt during the recent groundbreaking ceremony.
—Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021
His right foot hit the dirt inches shy of the plate and then his left foot came down in the batter's box.
—Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, 24 July 2021
His throw hit the dirt in front of Lowe and skipped past his glove.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 May 2021
Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023
Rendon bolted to his right as a few gallons of green liquid hit the dirt in front of the dugout.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022
When the firing resumed, bullets hit the dirt berm, often far off the mark.
—Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022
Who doesn’t want gaiters tough enough to hit the dirt and look good?
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
This video game is syncing the music up to your progress, ready to drop the beat as your wheels hit the dirt after an incredible jump punctuated by fireworks, confetti and cheers.
—Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021
Oakland Park leaders and residents continue to be excited about the changes underway as the shovels hit the dirt during the recent groundbreaking ceremony.
—Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021
His right foot hit the dirt inches shy of the plate and then his left foot came down in the batter's box.
—Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, 24 July 2021
His throw hit the dirt in front of Lowe and skipped past his glove.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 May 2021
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“Hit the dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20dirt. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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