struck

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Kimberly Milne died aged 28 after being struck by multiple vehicles on the A90 in Dundee in July 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It has been one of the biggest points of contention between Brussels and Washington, but Puzder struck a conciliatory tone after last week's announcement of a "dialogue" between the EU and United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Iran told mediators that it would limit the number of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to around a dozen a day and charge tolls under the two-week cease-fire struck by President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Worth noting: the China-Iran Railway was struck earlier this week, hitting a key piece of infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Papá is so shocked he jumps to his feet as if he’s been struck by lightning.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar