struck

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A passenger of a cruise ship that was struck by an outbreak of hantavirus has shown symptoms of the disease while being repatriated to France, the country's prime minister has said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

In 2020, a Southwest Airlines plane landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport struck and killed a man who had hopped the perimeter fence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Jonathan remembered his despair after he struck out with the bases loaded.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret