struck

Example Sentences

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He also said two tankers were struck by Ukrainian drones at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Like the actors, writers also struck in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The only documented example occurred in Sumatra, where two large earthquakes struck three months apart in 2004 and 2005.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Granada Hills 5, Taft 1: Foss Bohlen struck out seven in six innings for the Highlanders, who close the regular season with a two-game series against El Camino Real next week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Clare’s eye widened as he was struck with a realization.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman