strike off
Example Sentences
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Puerta's early strike, off a precise cross from Jhon Arias, disrupted New Zealand, who struggled to find an immediate response.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
The strike off a half-turn in the box was disallowed after VAR showed Heber was offside.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
In the eighth minute, Messi took a pass from his longtime Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, surged forward and sent a strike off the right post before tapping in his own rebound.
From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2023
He first misjudged Willian's lifted cross, allowing Wilson to crash in an emphatic strike off the underside of the crossbar, before pushing Antonee Robinson's pass into Pereira's path for an easy finish.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2023
"Your Majesty would have a perfect right to strike off his head," said Peridan.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
