strokes
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She still ran away with the tournament by four strokes, while reminding the golf world that there might not be a more dominant force in the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Rahm won by six strokes, his second LIV victory of the season on a circuit where he has finished outside the top two only once in six tournaments this year.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
This trial will examine whether the treatment can reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including strokes and cardiovascular death.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
He was due to have a telephone appointment on Tuesday after having a number of mini strokes – or TIAs as they are known – in January.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Wrote it on his collar in big, bold strokes.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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