strike
Example Sentences
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"These 42 ft adults, one male and one female, were both malnourished. The male also had significant trauma to the head, consistent with ship strike," it added.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
More than a week ago, the president threatened to strike Iran’s power plants, setting the deadline for Monday evening.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
The Greeley plant, which processes roughly 5% of U.S. beef, saw the industry’s largest strike in decades amid record beef prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
At this point, college sports strike me as a business only loosely tied to the university.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Inside the football were folders with the secret commands needed to launch a nuclear strike.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
