strike out
Example Sentences
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I did not strike out, but I did not hit any homers either.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Eventually, she realised she needed to strike out as a solo artist – writing I Will Always Love You as a letter of apology to her former mentor.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Even if ambition results in a flop, it’s far more admirable to swing hard and strike out than it is to cower in the proverbial dugout.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
It’s time to strike out on your own.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
John McNab had never in his life met a kid he couldn’t strike out.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
