21.   There were no survivors of a direct hit on the building.

22.   And it was a direct hit.

23.   And his shot will likely feel like a direct hit to the heart for many Ducks fans.

24.   And losing the Navy base would like taking a direct hit.

25.   And there would be direct hits to government employment, just about the only area where unionization is growing.

26.   And, despite some direct hits on important targets, he has performed below expectations.

27.   Another direct hit from a plastic cup of sloshing beer.

28.   Besides Versace, his other direct hits include the late Sonny Bono, the paralyzed actor Christopher Reeve and rivals Insane Clown Posse.

29.   Believe me, I tried to get out of the way and dodge the direct hit.

30.   A direct hit from a commercial jetliner would not cause a nuclear explosion, officials at the agency said.