strokes
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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
Millions of people experience ischemic strokes each year.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
When he finished at 17-under par, eight strokes clear of second place, he became just the fifth player in the past 40 years to record multiple career victories by that wide of a margin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Janna’s really tired,” Aliya says in a soothing voice to the guys as she strokes my head.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
