struck

Example Sentences

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Scott struck out the first batter he faced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He was struck by the breadth of talent in the Norway team.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Bloom has struck deals with Big Tech companies and utilities, helping the stock surge more than 1,500% over the past 12 months and pushing the company’s market cap to about $85 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Tragedy struck in 1972 when fire broke out deep underground and 91 miners died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

About a week after the lightning strike, the economy was struck by recession.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith