stricken
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A video released later by authorities showed how, just before dawn, a Bulgarian border-police vessel pulled alongside the stricken vessel, battling rough seas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Greensmith said he was stunned to see Shevels fall over and was one of a number of people who tried to help up the stricken victim as he lay unconscious on the ground.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The game was delayed approximately 20 minutes early in the second period quarter after a Chaminade player became stricken by the hot and humid conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Rescuers were still combing the stricken area for victims, search and rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP on Monday morning.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“That’s enough, Jimmie,” Mom admonished him while Dad stood in stricken silence.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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