hit badly

Frequency: 7.513.0 per million words

to affect negatively to a great degree

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Examples (10)

  • Our department has been badly hit by the cutbacks.
  • The tourism industry was badly hit by the global pandemic.
  • Small businesses were badly hit by the sudden economic downturn.
  • The region was badly hit by the recent floods, causing widespread damage.
  • Her confidence was badly hit after failing the exam twice.
  • Farmers were badly hit by the severe drought last summer.
  • The company's profits were badly hit by the unexpected drop in demand.
  • Many families have been badly hit by the rising cost of living.
  • His reputation was badly hit by the scandal, making a comeback difficult.
  • The concert venue was badly hit by the storm, forcing its closure for repairs.