strike
verb (used with object)
to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
are striking
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present progressiveof strike.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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With decades-long careers in public office, both Jackson and Collins are striking a balance between defending their records and acknowledging that voters think the status quo is broken.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
With demand outstripping supply and prices rising, tech companies are striking deals with rivals, while venture-capital firms are helping startups obtain computing capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
On the Mexican side, the similarities to 2010 are striking — and not necessarily for the right reasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
After the initial excitement over the strait’s reopening, several analysts are striking a note of caution over the market euphoria.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
On the other hand, Arkush writes, Chinese proverbs are striking in their belief that “hard work, shrewd planning and self-reliance or cooperation with a small group will in time bring recompense.”
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
