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as in walked
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
the union is calling for its members to strike until the mining company agrees to meet safety standards
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as in affected
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were struck by the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us
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as in occurred (to)
to enter the mind of
it struck her later that no one at the bank had asked for identification
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as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the thump of hailstones striking the cars in the parking lot
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as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
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as in dismantled
to take apart
the stagehands struck the sets the morning after the play closed
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed
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as in possessed
to cast a spell on
the only way that she's going to get a man is if she strikes one
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Recent Examples of struck
Which struck me as odd because why take a principled stand to publish something that wasn’t even memorable enough to stick in my brain?
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Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
However, a delicate balance must be struck between the push for automation and the importance of high-quality customer experiences.
—Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The night that tragedy struck on Calumet Farm was beautiful, cool and peaceful.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Airstrikes also struck in and around Aleppo, including near a hospital in the city center, killing 12 people, at least eight of whom were civilians, according to the White Helmets and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Those words struck me like a thunderbolt.
—Cassandra King, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Israeli aircraft have struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon several times, citing truce violations.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Setup One of the first things that struck me when cracking open the box was the cables.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
However, a delicate balance must be struck between the push for automation and the importance of high-quality customer experiences.
—Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The night that tragedy struck on Calumet Farm was beautiful, cool and peaceful.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Airstrikes also struck in and around Aleppo, including near a hospital in the city center, killing 12 people, at least eight of whom were civilians, according to the White Helmets and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Those words struck me like a thunderbolt.
—Cassandra King, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Israeli aircraft have struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon several times, citing truce violations.
—Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Setup One of the first things that struck me when cracking open the box was the cables.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The suit, filed last week by two San Francisco Bay Area legal advocacy groups against the superior courts of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Clara counties, alleges that more than a million litigants are affected statewide each year by a shortage of certified court reporters.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photos from space show the extent of the damage and the areas affected.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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During that mission, a sacrificial spacecraft bumped the asteroid Dimorphos from its original orbit as a demonstration of one of humankind’s plans to deal with impending cosmic missiles.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Two other astronauts were bumped to make room and to keep to a six-month schedule for crew rotations.Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Another fatal flaw of tariffs that undermines their role in bringing back jobs is how they can be dismantled overnight by the next administration.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Army has made a huge splash in their first season in the AAC, running the table in conference play, Army's only blemish this season came against the powerhouse Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who dismantled them 49-14 in a non-conference matchup.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The accuser says she was attacked by the two rappers at an after-show party following the Video Music Awards.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The most recent entry, Evil Dead Rise, stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland as two sisters trapped in a high-rise apartment as their family is possessed by supernatural terrors.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film was way ahead of its time with Fox as a demon possessed it girl, seducing and devouring mainly men.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since fighting broke out in April 2023, more than one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the war and dire humanitarian crisis.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Past and future collided again in the production design, which extrapolates on the classic mid-century modern aesthetic if it were allowed to flourish unfettered.Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Struck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/struck. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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