strike out
Example Sentences
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“Houdini plays,” Kiffin said of Chambliss’s ability to conjure a big strike out of thin air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
They were also far more likely to strike out because they were literally swinging for the fences, a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Even if ambition results in a flop, it’s far more admirable to swing hard and strike out than it is to cower in the proverbial dugout.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
It’s time to strike out on your own.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Jesse was right: It was easier to strike out alone than to try to fit in.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
