be striking
Example Sentences
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Though the rate of growth in the number of millionaires continues to be striking, UBS shined a light on adults with wealth between $5 million and $100 million.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
The company appears to be striking “an appropriate balance” between maintaining what appears to be conservative guidance and highlighting potential high-return organic growth opportunities, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The speed and uniformity of the response would be striking under any circumstances.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026
And they seem to be striking a nerve.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2025
Soon he seemed to be striking a wet wad of cotton, of some damp substance whose only life was the jarring of the brick’s impact.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
