strike as
Example Sentences
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The 38-year-old forward thought he had scored the 61st hat-trick of his career late on, but the MLS attributed the 89th-minute strike as an own goal by Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
The Russian foreign ministry described the strike as a "monstrous crime against the peaceful population".
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
Tehran has an estimated 2,000 midrange ballistic missiles that can strike as far as Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
WGA West staffers also played a key role in the strike, as they too joined the picketing lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
“I never said this was all I was ever going to do. It’s not always wise to strike as hard as you can at the first opportunity. This is a long race, not a sprint.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
