struck

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Brent crude oil prices rose 3% after the U.S. said it struck Iranian air-defense sites in response to Tehran’s downing of an American drone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Robert Gordon, founder and owner of Gordons Chemist, described her as "a force of nature" and said what struck him upon meeting her was that everyone in Portrush seemed to know her.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Navy struck a merchant ship trying to avoid the blockade of Iranian ports, the Associated Press reported.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

“Some of the dialogue struck a chord with me. It was Buddhism and psychology. ‘Without wisdom, there is no gain.’

From Salon • May 31, 2026

He struck out through the stench -but with the rushlight gone, he couldn’t even see his hands in front of his face.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver