struck

Example Sentences

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Things seemed to be getting better - until Ditwah struck.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Following six weeks of war in Middle East, more than 60 energy facilities have been struck across the Persian Gulf.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Add to that Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island nation in October 2025, flooding fertile farmland and destroying crops.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Orange Lutheran 11, Huntington Beach 0: Rylee Silver contributed three hits and also struck out six in five scoreless innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

John stared straight ahead, then told her what it felt like to get struck by lightning.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith