strokes
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Untreated, there's a risk of death from those types of strokes."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The longer term goal is to determine whether this strategy can prevent heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events more effectively than current practice.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
But there is a congested leaderboard with 20 players within four strokes of the lead.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Charlie Wilson, one of the most potent voices in 1980s funk, played more than 35 shows last year before suffering multiple strokes in October.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Now Babulya was in the kitchen in front of a boiling pot, her ghostly eyes staring at nothing as she stirred the concoction with short, angry strokes.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack