struck
Example Sentences
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Several commercial cargo ships have been struck in the waterway, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil passes.
From BBC
Beckett Berg struck out six and gave up one hit in five innings.
From Los Angeles Times
South Korea's military has halted all shooting drills involving small firearms - including weapons like rifles or handguns - after a child was struck by a suspected stray bullet at a playground in Daegu city.
From BBC
It is still unclear why the hospital was struck.
From BBC
“The United States Military has struck more than 7,000 targets and destroyed more than 100 Iranian naval vessels leading to their missile attacks decreasing by 90% and their drone attacks decreasing by 95%.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.