- present participle of strike.
striking
Example Sentences
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He went 44 shots without striking a goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Iranian state media and a U.S. defense official said the U.S. has been striking targets throughout the country and not just along the coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
These men were striking figures, as intimidating as they were irresistible.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
One of the most striking features of this heatwave has been how long it has lasted.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
She asked people to support the striking garment workers in St. Louis by buying only clothes with the “union-made” label inside them.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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