strokes
Example Sentences
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He entered the final round with a two-stroke lead but was down by four strokes with nine holes to play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
This can make the blood thicker and raise the risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Type 2 diabetes is serious, and can lead to severe complications, such as heart attacks and strokes.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
After suffering two strokes, she worries about the fate of Eufaula's hospital, which has struggled financially.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Alex continued to brush her hair with his fingers, drawing his hand across her forehead in long, slow strokes, barely touching her, as soft as if he were petting a baby bird.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
