strike
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Wary of China's navy build-up, US ally Australia has reshaped its defence force in recent years to focus on its missile strike capability and deterring an adversary from its northern approaches.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Her family has in-home support aides during the weekends, but they are unable to help during regular school hours and would not be able to assist during a strike.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
NHS England reported that the service had safely discharged thousands of patients home to their families ahead of Christmas, despite the strike action.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Los Angeles public schools are scrambling to sign a last-minute deal with a major employees’ union to avoid a strike that could shut down the nation’s second-largest school district starting Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
I had to strike a balance between giving him the affection he so clearly craved and getting us both in trouble.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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