Having just moved a bunch of furniture ourselves, your story struck a chord.

These stories, while pleasant enough, strike me as a bit ordinary.

Ms. Hammer's story struck me, because I had once been involved in a similar incident from the other side.

If for any reason this story strikes you as inappropriate, I can offer you other things, old and new.

Her story struck a chord with people around the world.

This story struck a chord with me because I once participated in a work experience programme.

And yet these stories do not strike the reader as formulaic.

On the other hand, she said, her story struck resonant notes in more people than she ever imagined.

This story struck me as strong, individual, and unusual right away.

That story always struck me as strange, so during the campaign, I did some research.