strike out

Example Sentences

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You’d have thought he’d have learned as much from his emergency-tariffs strike out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

Brooklyn has been keen in recent years to strike out on his own, trying his hand at photography and cooking, and there have been many story and rumours about a rift.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

But Ohtani homered twice more — including a 469-foot blast over the right-field pavilion — and went on to strike out 10 in six innings to help the Dodgers secure their second consecutive NL pennant.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

On the morrow he would leave the road and strike out overland through field and bush and stream to throw off pursuit, but for the moment speed was more important than deception.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin