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
Israel retaliated by striking an important Iranian petrochemical plant and air defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
On the Mexican side, the similarities to 2010 are striking — and not necessarily for the right reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Smucker in its new era since striking a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment Management in February.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Setting the car on the ground, he put a match between the matchbook striking strip and the folded-over cover and whipped it out quickly.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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