strokes
Example Sentences
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At 25-under par, he bested Scheffler by three strokes and set the tournament scoring record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Their meet-cute is more of a meet-annoying, but different strokes for different folks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"Bryson has been penalised two strokes for inadvertently improving the area of his intended swing, so the intended backswing on the fifth hole when he was playing his second shot," a R&A spokesperson told reporters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The FDA cleared Lipfendra to treat high cholesterol, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Uncle Paul strokes my hair gently and smiles down at me.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
