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stroke

noun as in a blow, a striking

Strongest match

Strong matches

noun as in accomplishment

noun as in seizure

Strongest matches

verb as in pat lengthwise

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Its popularity plummeted in 2003 when the government-funded Women’s Health Initiative trial was abruptly halted because of signs it caused an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and breast cancer.

The Aussies, showing the same dogged spirit that Schmidt instilled in Ireland during his time in charge, kept snapping away at the hosts' heels and struck on the stroke of half-time.

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The 25-year-old capped off a brilliant display with a thunderous strike which flew into the top left corner on the stroke of half-time, confirming a 3-0 win for City.

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Hull, who has had visa and sickness issues in the build-up to the tournament, is at five under overall and sits four strokes adrift of joint leaders Linn Grant and Grace Kim.

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The chasing pack are three strokes behind Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard, who fired 65 on day two in the United Arab Emirates.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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