- present participle of strike.
striking
Example Sentences
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Glasnow gave up just three hits in six innings, striking out a season-high 10 batters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
They have also recorded about 100,000 additional changes to the surface caused either by objects striking the Moon or by debris thrown outward during impacts.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
As AI advancements upend the media industry, many publishers have employed a dual strategy: striking lucrative content-licensing deals with select tech companies, while suing others for copyright infringement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Banton, one of few batters to miss out in England's 254-4 on Tuesday, made the most of his opportunity to produce a fine finish by sweeping and striking firmly down the ground.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Good,” said Mr. Lemoncello, raising his bell and striking a heroic pose.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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