had struck
- past perfect of strike.
Example Sentences
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In another case, an Israeli military official said Iran repaired a bridge that Israel had struck with three bombs within days, surprising Israeli officials and prompting them to question the effectiveness of their targeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
And unlike similar agreements that the U.S. had struck with dozens of other countries, this one seemed unconditional.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Asian stocks mostly rebounded after days of losses on Tuesday led by technology shares, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran said it had struck hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Officers responded to Broadway and Miller Street around 1:40 a.m. and found a vehicle had struck a traffic signal, the Santa Maria Police Department said in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Molly stepped back, as if Clara had struck her.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
