stricken

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The company also operates the stricken Fukushima Daiichi plant, now being decommissioned.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

After his liberation, Kulisiewicz, stricken with tuberculosis, dictated “716 songs in many languages to a nurse who realized how valuable this material was.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

Holly pointed her helmet-cam at the stricken officers.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer