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
Even more striking, feeding the worms phosphatidylcholine or its precursor, choline, restored a more youthful mitochondrial structure within just two days.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The U.S. launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, striking multiple targets on President Trump’s orders.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
I spotted her at her desk, and just at that moment the sides of both of our eyes met, locked, registered that the enemy was now within striking distance, and then looked away.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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