strokes
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With a few strokes of his pencil, Filippo Sorcinelli brought to life a flowing liturgical robe -- fitting for the man whose artistry and faith have cemented an international reputation for one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical attire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
McIlroy's struggles were obvious particularly in from tee to green where he ranked 62nd out of 68 players for strokes gained.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
“There’s a sophisticated method to examine the strokes to examine how it was made and what kind of tools were used,” she added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The researchers studied two people who had experienced strokes that damaged language-processing areas of the brain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Like his companion in the other canoe, he was scanning the banks as he sliced the water with powerful strokes.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
