struck

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Cupid's arrow struck during a two-hour dinner at Trump Tower in September 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

According to Plutarch, writing nearly five centuries later: “The sun was eclipsed and as darkness descended, everyone was struck with terror, thinking it a portent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Then his hand struck rock, and with a wave of relief he realized that he could stand.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda