strike
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University staff say they have "no choice" but to strike over an "insulting" pay offer which does not reflect the rising cost of living.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Pending federal and other approvals, Arizona, Nevada and other Colorado River users could strike water-transfer deals with the San Diego utility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In his memo to parents, Vasquez said “it is difficult to say” how long the strike would last.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Both Ukraine and Russia employ vast numbers of unmanned systems and missiles to strike military targets on the front lines as well as strategic infrastructure deep in each other’s interiors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
And even here on the island I had already seen scorpions, cobras, and green mambas, and it always felt like disaster could strike in the blink of an eye.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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