struck

Example Sentences

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Add to that Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island nation in October 2025, flooding fertile farmland and destroying crops.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Aidan Martinez hit a three-run home run in the sixth and also struck out four in 1⅓ innings of relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The company has struck recent partnership arrangements that have investors excited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Details of the defence agreements struck with several states in the region have not been made public.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I’m struck by how sad she looks, but I resist the temptation to comfort her.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller