strokes
Example Sentences
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Yet many heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events can be prevented, Shah said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
If “Crew Girl” is formulaic in its broad strokes, nice details are worked in among them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
When the opportunity arose, the left-hander scored with handsome strokes through the off side.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Djokovic’s strokes lack the ferocity of his prime, which is no surprise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 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
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