striking

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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

Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to a Foothill Ranch Walmart in Lake Forest after two juveniles were spotted riding e-bikes inside the store Sunday, nearly striking shoppers inside, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"We're striking that balance between making sure that any bad actors that...try to come into the country under the guise of the World Cup will not get access to the United States," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I hear the sounds on the street—car tires through slush, buses braking and hissing as they lower and open doors, boots striking cement, voices talking on cell phones, radio music from a fast truck.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari