struck

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“I’m struck by that in a way the crayon or marker drawing is provisional — there’s no final form to it.”

From Los Angeles Times

The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Mayuree Naree was struck last week, Bass's husband was only able to grab his phones before fleeing, she told reporters.

From Barron's

Energy markets have been roiled by the war in the Middle East, raising concerns for big tech manufacturers, but company chairman Young Liu struck an upbeat tone at an earnings call with analysts.

From Barron's

About 66 million years ago, a massive asteroid struck Earth and unleashed one of the most destructive events in the planet's history.

From Science Daily