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  • present participle of strike.
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striking

[strahy-king] / ˈstraɪ kɪŋ /


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But that clip did eventually come out, in late 2016, after Trump had already won that year’s election, and the depth of Trump’s misunderstanding of the film was striking.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

One of the study's most striking findings involved the Arctic.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Israel retaliated by striking an important Iranian petrochemical plant and air defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

On the Mexican side, the similarities to 2010 are striking — and not necessarily for the right reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Uncle Jack is my name, and diamonds are my game!” he rapped, striking a pose.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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