strike
Example Sentences
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When Time magazine last week asked the commander in chief whether Americans should be worried about potential terrorist strikes at home, he replied, “I guess.”
From Los Angeles Times
That positivity, some awards prognosticators contend, may have moved “Sinners” within striking distance of the winner’s circle at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times
When they hit it, the strikes were so intense that the square has expanded by a street.
From Barron's
"On Iran, both sides have been deliberate in striking moderate and conciliatory tones and withholding explicit criticisms."
From Barron's
People who would never post an Instagram video to hawk nutritional supplements or teeth-whitening strips are increasingly striking deals with brands nonetheless.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
