struck

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Seventeen other people, mostly construction workers who were sleeping at the building site when disaster struck, remained missing, Sajili said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Due to the uncertainty, authorities said approximately 17 other people were still considered missing, mostly construction workers who were sleeping at the building site when disaster struck.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

A search operation has so far rescued 24 people from the site in Angeles and two from a nearby hotel that was struck by falling debris, with no deaths reported.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

After several flops, he struck it big when he scooped up buildings on the cheap during the global financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He assumed it was my grief that had struck me silent.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse