struck

Example Sentences

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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday morning, prompting a tsunami threat across the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Visitors to Los Angeles are frequently struck by the staggering levels of homelessness in a city that also has pockets of astonishing wealth.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

She struck out 10 again and gave up only three hits in a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over Garden Grove Pacifica.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The IDF said the vehicle it struck on Saturday was travelling in an "active and evacuated combat zone" where it believes Hezbollah has operated from.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He struck out through the stench -but with the rushlight gone, he couldn’t even see his hands in front of his face.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver