Example Sentences

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Bolden, which had struck a severe blow to the Carter administration’s ability to enforce the VRA.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

But it was not just the mysterious injuries that had struck parents as odd.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Eastern time expired, he announced the U.S. and Iran had struck a deal for a two-week ceasefire.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in March they had struck the Mayuree Naree, as well as a Liberia-flagged vessel, in the strait because the ships had ignored "warnings".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A ten-foot trunk remained upright, its ragged top charred where lightning had struck.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen