struck

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The fixture in Charlotte, North Carolina, had kicked off at 16:00 local time, but was suspended in the 86th minute when lightning struck in the area.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Supreme Court struck down the ban on sports betting, paving the way for states to legalize in-person and online betting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The Director’s Guild of America has struck a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, completing the negotiation cycle for Hollywood’s major unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Five other KC-135s were struck and damaged while parked at a base in Saudi Arabia, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In their defense, Mullineaux and Crandell believed in the balance they struck between caution and living.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone