strike
Example Sentences
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The new strike is one of the longest and 15th of the ongoing dispute, which began in March 2023.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
In California, a step in the process that leads to a legal strike is “fact-finding.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
An earlier strike ripped the door of her building from its hinges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
"I totally agree - the resident doctors deserve more money. They do, but I don't think people in that profession should be allowed to strike."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
I had to strike a balance between giving him the affection he so clearly craved and getting us both in trouble.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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