strike
Example Sentences
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This tentative deal is a promising signal that the Writers Guild could avoid a strike after 2023’s historic work stoppage that lasted 148 days.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Current and former military officials caution, however, that it is not lawful to strike an adversary’s infrastructure merely to pressure the foe to begin negotiations or to send political signals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It demonstrates how city authorities across the country are having to strike a balance between offering hassle-free e-bike and e-scooter hire, while keeping all other road users on board.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
"The end of a strike, seasonal quirks and a rebound after harsh winter weather likely boosted job growth in some sectors," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
It would be taken to mean that the Soviet Union was about to launch a nuclear strike.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
