struck

Example Sentences

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She said she was struck by how much smaller and quieter the school has become since she graduated in 1993.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It has been one of the biggest points of contention between Brussels and Washington, but Puzder struck a conciliatory tone after last week's announcement of a "dialogue" between the EU and United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Chaminade 7, Santa Barbara 0: Jackson Schroeder struck out 11 and Isaiah Hearn homered for the Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Oil prices remained significantly higher than before the U.S. and Israel first struck Iran at the end of February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Clare released an exasperated growl and struck his monocle harder.

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