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struck out

VERB

leave to begin new venture

Synonyms

WEAK

bear begin get under way head initiate light out make set out start start out take off

Antonyms

WEAK

remain stay

Example Sentences

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But, with two outs on the board, Will Smith struck out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Emerging as a standout was 6-foot-5 junior pitcher Jack Kaplan, who went 6-2 with a 2.33 ERA and struck out 101 batters in 66 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

North Torrance 7, South El Monte 1: Shane Yamamoto had three hits and two RBIs while Mason Matsumoto struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings to lead the Saxons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Arleta 11, Marshall 0: Naomi Tachin struck out four, walked none and led Arleta to the Division II title.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The train wasn't coming back, and standing there was achieving nothing, so I struck out toward the biggest mound.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda