31.   It does take practice to hit the spot in the thigh just right the first time.

32.   Inside fastballs on the hands, Garciaparra has fought off, and when pitchers fail to hit their spots inside, Garciaparra has made them pay dearly.

33.   It looked like he was more confident hitting his spots.

34.   On a smarmily humid afternoon, a well-chilled prosecco hit the spot.

35.   Parents might object, though, as much as a nice kiddie movie would hit the spot right now.

36.   Pecan-encrusted trout and batter-fried lobster tails and an outstanding dessert of lemon sorbet and fresh fruit in a praline basket hit the spot at Woodfield.

37.   Sometimes a woven fence will hit the spot.

38.   That Browning no longer could throw a blazer or hit his spots or exhibit stamina and endurance ended his career.

39.   The Astros were in a good spot, and reliever Jay Powell seemed to be hitting his spots well enough.

40.   The claim of comfort food is simply that it hits the spot.