be struck by
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informal
: to be very impressed by or pleased with (something or someone)
Visitors are always struck by the beauty of the landscape.
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Sources told the Herald that the targets — which could be struck by air in a matter of days or even hours — also aim to decapitate the cartel’s hierarchy.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
But note that Bill and Ted aren’t jerks — watch Excellent Adventure now and you’ll be struck by how incredibly sunny its humor is.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Ever step out for a breath of fresh air only to be struck by a fog of marijuana smoke?
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Video of the incident shows students screaming and fleeing, and 911 calls reveal spectators’ panic seeing Kirk be struck by the bullet.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
But note that Bill and Ted aren’t jerks — watch Excellent Adventure now and you’ll be struck by how incredibly sunny its humor is.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Ever step out for a breath of fresh air only to be struck by a fog of marijuana smoke?
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Video of the incident shows students screaming and fleeing, and 911 calls reveal spectators’ panic seeing Kirk be struck by the bullet.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Be struck by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20struck%20by. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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