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.
were striking
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past progressiveof strike.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“A.I. company makes big, brash economic claim” isn’t surprising, but these stories were striking because of the medium involved.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
These men were striking figures, as intimidating as they were irresistible.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The military forces were striking air defenses and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior U.S. official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
On Friday the government reached an agreement with miners who were striking to obtain increased supplies of fuel and explosives to do their work and an expansion of areas in which they can operate.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
The gongs in Remny Tower were striking Sixth Hour, midnight, and I took them as my excuse to go.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
