struck

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An estimated $166 billion in tariffs collected over the past year—plus interest—is due to flow back to the companies that paid the levies the Supreme Court struck down in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

While Trump struck an optimistic note over the weekend, saying that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated", by Wednesday's cabinet meeting, he said that the US is "not satisfied".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

However, some critics disagree, saying this legal maneuver is likely to be struck down.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Once a deal is struck, however, it is binding if accepted by a court.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

I waited till I started shivering, then dropped back into the water and struck out again, praying I’d find more trees along the way.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo