strike out

Example Sentences

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You can be there for her if she decides to strike out on her own.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Was it more fun to watch the Dodger offense return to form or to watch spoiled kid Pete Crow-Armstrong strike out four times on Saturday?

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Yes, Munetaka was going to strike out, but Keller was confident he would contribute enough homers and walks to be useful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

I strike out, hoping to catch him by surprise.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black