struck
Example Sentences
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She told AFP she "went into shock" when the first quake struck.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
As a veteran of the war in Iraq, I’ve been struck by how “The Sun Also Rises” continues to resonate among the reading ranks of my cohort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ioanna Papatheodorou struck the crossbar in the first half, before teeing up Kallisti Brouksair for their goal later on.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Oil futures surged 3.6% to $91.49 a barrel after Iran struck a vessel near Qatar and Hurricane Isaias threatened U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In fact, the whole island is known for its pastel architecture, and I’m suddenly struck by the overwhelming hope that Mom was serious about traveling there together next summer.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
