strike as

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Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki strike as Manchester City beat league leaders Arsenal to close the gap to three points with a game in hand and pile more pressure on Mikel Arteta's side.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

Granny used to strike as many wrong keys on the piano as Miss Effie Belle.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns