strike
Example Sentences
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US warplanes carried out the Nato air strikes in 1999 which reduced Generalstab to the shattered state in which it has remained.
From BBC
The boy nodded solemnly, hoping none of this would get back to the social worker, or Mrs. Winston, who didn’t believe in third chances, and would certainly see this as his third strike.
From Literature
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“Uncle Jack is my name, and diamonds are my game!” he rapped, striking a pose.
From Literature
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The mere thought of transition can be enough to strike fear into any football club, particularly one that has been as successful as City in recent years.
From BBC
Big brands are increasingly striking deals with YouTube creators to benefit from their strong relationships with subscribers and reduce the perceived risk of appearing on low-quality content.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.