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hard–hitting
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hard–hitting
(adjective)
hard–hitting
/
ˈ
hɑɚ
ˈ
hɪtɪŋ/
adjective
hard–hitting
/
ˈ
hɑɚ
ˈ
hɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of HARD–HITTING
[
more hard–hitting; most hard–hitting
]
:
very effective or forceful
a
hard-hitting
interview/documentary
a
hard-hitting
[=
aggressive
] investigative reporter
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