strike out

Example Sentences

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Murphy was on the mound in the seventh to strike out Pence and get the save.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Taylor still wanted to strike out on his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

France had been spearheading a months-long push for similar EU action alongside member states including Denmark, Greece and Spain -- before deciding to strike out on its own.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Brooklyn has been keen in recent years to strike out on his own, trying his hand at photography and cooking, and there have been many story and rumours about a rift.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

With that, most every scholar in Zosma was ready to pack a trunk and strike out for the Elmuthaleth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor