The ball had hit him in the left side, near the ribs.

If you throw enough of them, a very small number are likely to hit somewhere near the target.

It hit the ground near the group of about 20 protesters.

We'll try to hit near a main highway where you can catch a bus to get to the city, and find the meet.

I could hear the men jump as each new concentration hit near us.

The first plane hit near the center of one long side.

I didn't hit you near hard enough the last time.

Other people have been hit near the intersection, neighbors said.

"It really hit me near the end of the game, with the second team in there."

Attackers weren't going to hit us near the main base.