strike off

Example Sentences

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With Newcastle on the ropes, Adama Boiro lashed a ferocious strike off the woodwork from 18 yards.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

An application to strike off and dissolve this firm was made last week.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

The strike off a half-turn in the box was disallowed after VAR showed Heber was offside.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

In the eighth minute, Messi took a pass from his longtime Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, surged forward and sent a strike off the right post before tapping in his own rebound.

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2023

"Your Majesty would have a perfect right to strike off his head," said Peridan.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis