strike
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Among district employees, Local 99 members are typically the least equipped to weather a strike — during which they would not be paid.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
He has also participated in men’s organizations that, unfortunately, strike the wrong note with Mr. McCarthy, who believes they are associated with incel culture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Wary of China's navy build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring an adversary from its northern approaches.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
His strike against Oviedo at the end of February ended a run of 14 league games without a goal, his previous one coming against Sevilla on 1 November.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Just like the air around a strike was about five times hotter than the surface of the sun, my face was superheated.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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