strike
Example Sentences
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One of the most striking conclusions is that elite performers follow a developmental path that differs from long-held assumptions.
From Science Daily
Koke opened the scoring with a vicious strike into the top corner when the ball fell for him outside the area, for his 50th Atletico goal.
From Barron's
In September, an Israeli air strike unsuccessfully targeted the exiled Hamas leadership as it met in Qatar, a regional mediator, to discuss a new ceasefire proposal presented by the US.
From BBC
For William, one of the most striking moments was passing on the message that his team had found evidence of an explosion.
From BBC
In 1970s Britain people were looking for a "signal of hope", says vintage decor collector Lucy Scott, in a time of austerity, trade union action and miners' strikes.
From BBC
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