be struck by

phrase

informal

: to be very impressed by or pleased with (something or someone)

Visitors are always struck by the beauty of the landscape.

Examples of be struck by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many department policies tell officers to move out of the way of a vehicle rather than shoot because of the potential harm to bystanders who could be struck by unintended gunfire or by a careening vehicle if the driver is incapacitated. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Yes, ticket prices increase every year, crowds frustrate and your ankle will probably be struck by a stroller. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

At first glance, you may be struck by the quirky design of this handy gadget. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026

As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere. — Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for be struck by

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