strike out

Example Sentences

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Taylor still wanted to strike out on his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

France had been spearheading a months-long push for similar EU action alongside member states including Denmark, Greece and Spain -- before deciding to strike out on its own.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The 105 cluster patients each received their own letter, telling them they could stay at the clinic, with all the resources it had to offer, or strike out alone with Marrero.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Even films I haven’t been crazy about, like “Weapons,” are interesting in the ways that they dare to be different, even if they strike out when they swing for the fences.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

I strike out, hoping to catch him by surprise.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black