- present participle of strike.
striking
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While the majority and dissenting opinions disagreed about the risk of corruption, all nine justices agreed that striking down the limits would increase money in politics.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
In Monday morning trading, Brent was trading at $106.45, up 1.6% on the day after reports of the U.S. striking Iranian targets overnight.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
As stylishly costumed by Karen Young and caught in Dan Scully’s striking lighting, all seemed forces of nature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Images of Bowie in a striking Kansai Yamamoto bodysuit take centre stage in the exhibition above a case of Polaroid photos and memorabilia from the show.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
I slipped my arm behind Father’s back to keep him from striking the edge.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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