strokes
Example Sentences
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Ambulance response times for heart attacks and strokes are now the fastest in five years.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
She still ran away with the tournament by four strokes, while reminding the golf world that there might not be a more dominant force in the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
This included reductions in heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
High blood pressure affects about 1 in 3 adults in the UK and is a major risk factor for serious health problems, including heart attacks, strokes, and death if not properly managed.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
When she thought, this is the same sun that strokes the faces of my old friends back in my earlier world, her eyes felt thick.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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