strokes
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American Nelly Korda leads the Chevron Championship - the first women's major of the year - by two strokes after posting a sublime seven-under-par 65 in the first round.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
But Adam says the 12 months ahead are about more than strokes, leg kicks, minutes and seconds.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
At least a dozen players were within three strokes of the lead at some point, and that crowd included the top-three players in the world rankings: Scheffler, McIlroy and Young.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
A ghost wraps herself around me, strokes my hair, and puts me to sleep.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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