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strike out

VERB
leave to begin new venture
Synonyms
WEAK
bear begin get under way head initiate light out make set out start start out take off
Antonyms
WEAK
remain stay

Example Sentences

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Taylor still wanted to strike out on his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

France had been spearheading a months-long push for similar EU action alongside member states including Denmark, Greece and Spain -- before deciding to strike out on its own.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The 105 cluster patients each received their own letter, telling them they could stay at the clinic, with all the resources it had to offer, or strike out alone with Marrero.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Hit two home runs and strike out 10 batters in the same game?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

The beasts cackle and strike out with their feet and wings.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque