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Even Matt is struck dumb in admiration until the arrival of Doug (Thomas Barbusca), a helpful PA who mistakes him for an extra and breaks his concentration.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
Louis, apparently struck dumb by the outburst, left without acknowledging Richelieu, and Marie’s supporters rejoiced that their nemesis the cardinal had fallen.
—David A. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
In the opening vignette the sensitive nephew of the town baker is struck dumb after an incident in his school.
—Sam Sacks, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022
The game’s second biggest coach, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, was struck dumb in criticizing Florida State for canceling their game due to a virus.
—Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 2 Dec. 2020
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
Louis, apparently struck dumb by the outburst, left without acknowledging Richelieu, and Marie’s supporters rejoiced that their nemesis the cardinal had fallen.
—David A. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2012
In the opening vignette the sensitive nephew of the town baker is struck dumb after an incident in his school.
—Sam Sacks, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022
The game’s second biggest coach, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, was struck dumb in criticizing Florida State for canceling their game due to a virus.
—Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 2 Dec. 2020
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“Struck dumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struck%20dumb. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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