stricken

Example Sentences

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Her three children were born at Glenn Medical, and Wampler herself was a patient there for two months last year, when she was stricken with pneumonia and internal bleeding.

From Los Angeles Times

The ancient Romans believed that not only was any object stricken imbued with divinity, but also the spot where it was hit and buried.

From Seattle Times

She was stricken with the plane 15 minutes from landing, was treated at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and returned to Vienna on Dec. 8.

From Seattle Times

But for some stricken residents, the two students were the only option.

From New York Times

Now, in a worst case scenario, wildlife authorities might have a difficult time finding enough facilities able to take in and care for a large number of condors stricken with the virus.

From Los Angeles Times