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Preliminary reports indicate the first strike wounded two Syrian military personnel.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Experts said the deep holes apparent in the images may indicate preparations for the construction of hardened bunkers to house China's military leadership in the event of a war—and possibly a nuclear first strike.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Two sides far apart This is the first strike at these ports since 1977.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
The 27-year-old’s first strike in four months inspired Everton’s first win in seven league games.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Experts said the deep holes apparent in the images may indicate preparations for the construction of hardened bunkers to house China's military leadership in the event of a war—and possibly a nuclear first strike.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Two sides far apart This is the first strike at these ports since 1977.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
The 27-year-old’s first strike in four months inspired Everton’s first win in seven league games.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for first strike
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“First strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20strike. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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