strike
Example Sentences
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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua needed six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who spent much of the contest in survival mode in one of the most striking mismatches in the sport's history.
From BBC
A win Sunday would keep the Patriots within striking distance of the NFL-leading Denver Broncos.
From Barron's
The jihadists were ultimately defeated by local ground forces backed by international air strikes and other support, but IS still has a presence in Syria, especially in the country's vast desert.
From Barron's
Planned strike action at London Luton Airport could cause disruption, between 19 and 29 December.
From BBC
The strikes were carried out in central Syria, U.S. officials said.
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