struck

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The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season included four major hurricanes ending with Melissa, which struck Jamaica as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The company struck an agreement with the Air Force a few years ago to investigate the concept for the military.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Drake is the frog that’s been struck by lightning.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

BBC Verify analysis shows key characteristics of the vessel in the footage match with Barakah, a Liberian-flagged tanker which reported being struck by unknown projectiles in early May, according to the ship's operators.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Maybe Ma meant well, but the whole idea struck me as disturbing.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu