be striking

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The company appears to be striking “an appropriate balance” between maintaining what appears to be conservative guidance and highlighting potential high-return organic growth opportunities, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The speed and uniformity of the response would be striking under any circumstances.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

"Amazon must be held accountable to workers and consumers alike. If workers are forced onto the picket line, Amazon will be striking itself," he added.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

“We will be striking until we get a fair contract.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023

But when one doesn’t see one’s family for many years at a time, the transformation can be striking.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela