stricken

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Representatives of nearly 40 organizations in cities across the country have reached out to him for advice on how similar programs might work in their stricken neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

A 22-metre robot arm will help remove a third sample of radioactive debris from inside Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday, as it unveiled the snake-like device.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

A clear timeline for recovering the other stricken boats has yet to emerge.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Stopping at the "twisted" frame of his bike to grab some medical supplies, Mr Vernon began triaging the stricken fans in the road, including some still trapped under the Ford Galaxy.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

She paused dramatically, to observe their silent, stricken faces.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt