struck

Example Sentences

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One drone crashed on the ground while another struck an empty oil product storage facility near the town of Rezekne.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Investors were hoping a deal might be struck allowing the world’s largest company access to the lucrative Chinese market for AI development and infrastructure buildout.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

"For me, it's ridiculous," the goalkeeper added, taking a break from palming away shots struck by friends wearing colorful Brazil and Barcelona jerseys.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

During the financial crisis that struck two years later, he played a key role tying up rescue deals that pulled Wall Street banks back from the brink.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Nighthand made to leap into the ocean, but standing struck him with a fit of dizziness and he collapsed against Irian.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell