struck

Example Sentences

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A ship has been struck by an "unknown projectile" off the Iranian coast, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation has said, amid fears strikes in the Middle East could drive up global oil prices.

From BBC

On Sunday, Iranian state TV said an oil tanker in the strait was struck while attempting to "illegally" pass through and was sinking, showing footage of a burning tanker at sea.

From Barron's

Fans were left waiting for five minutes as VAR attempted to determine whether the ball struck the arm of Barnes in the build-up to his goal.

From BBC

The moment was so unique that U.S. and Israeli warplanes struck in full daylight.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first direct blow between the sides will be struck next month in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

From BBC