strike off
Example Sentences
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With Newcastle on the ropes, Adama Boiro lashed a ferocious strike off the woodwork from 18 yards.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
Another fortuitous deviation on James' strike off fellow substitute Bamford with just seconds remaining chalked up Leeds' 2,000th win in their 104-year history and left Leicester stunned at a febrile Elland Road.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024
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
"Your Majesty would have a perfect right to strike off his head," said Peridan.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
