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strike

[strahyk] / straɪk /








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The agency can strike agreements that skirt some standard government contracting rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Iran had repeatedly warned it would strike Israel if the Lebanese capital was targeted.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“We expect the ECB to strike a delicate balance between not calling the hike a ‘one-and-done’ hike while also stopping short of pre-announcing further hikes,” said Carsten Brzeski, an economist at ING.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Scotland picked their moments to strike and were pretty ruthless when they did.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Are you going to let the sun strike me? How evil of you!”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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