as in occurs (to)
to enter the mind of
it finally dawned on me that I had been going the wrong way
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strikes
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But the first-time candidate’s rhetoric strikes us as more accepting of alternative viewpoints than Rice’s — a critical attribute to attracting support from independents and Democrats necessary to win in this district.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026 -
But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Dawns (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawns%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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