strike up
verb
struck up; struck up also stricken up; striking up; strikes up
: to begin to sing or play or to be sung or played
1
: to cause to begin singing or playing
strike up the band
2
: to cause to begin
strike up a conversation
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In this film, Rebel Ridge actor Aaron Pierre portrays a young Mufasa, who strikes up a friendship and brotherly bond with the lion Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr), who later becomes Scar.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
For instance, smiling at strangers and apologizing for inconsequential mistakes are two of the biggest giveaways that there’s an American in the midst, followed closely by things like striking up small talk in an elevator or giving tours of your home to guests.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The reality is many smaller fitness apps and wearable makers don’t have the resources to strike up direct data integrations with the thousands of other fitness apps and devices on the market.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
The polar opposites strike up an unlikely friendship before external forces threaten their bond.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
For instance, smiling at strangers and apologizing for inconsequential mistakes are two of the biggest giveaways that there’s an American in the midst, followed closely by things like striking up small talk in an elevator or giving tours of your home to guests.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The reality is many smaller fitness apps and wearable makers don’t have the resources to strike up direct data integrations with the thousands of other fitness apps and devices on the market.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
The polar opposites strike up an unlikely friendship before external forces threaten their bond.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Strike up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20up. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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