struck

Example Sentences

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Trump said he is hopeful that a deal could be struck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo, one of those bargaining for the city, struck a positive note.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struck an optimistic tone in a Wednesday press conference, suggesting that most of the fighting was over.

From Barron's • 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

The cockpit was dark, its windows blank, and that struck Angela as odd.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix