How to Use strike up in a Sentence

strike up

verb

• On the green, the group strikes up a classic game of Truth or Dare.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 28 July 2023
• While the pair met and struck up a friendship in 2018, Blake had been a fan of Webb’s music for years.
  — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2023
• Shore struck up a friendship with the girl’s mother, Jill, and learned the ropes herself.
  — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2023
• The two kept in touch over the last three years, striking up a friendship via Facebook.
  — NBC News, 23 June 2023
• The two strike up an unlikely friendship and forge a unique bond over their pasts.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Oct. 2020
• For a third time, take action and don’t be scared to strike up a conversation.
  — Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2022
• Frank falls into a trap on Bill’s property and the two strike up an alliance.
  — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2023
• The movie is built around two strangers who strike up a conversation on a long journey.
  — Andy Meek, BGR, 24 Oct. 2022
• In 2012 the pair struck up an email friendship when Saveri emailed for advice on how to format pleadings.
  — Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2023
• The two strike up a friendship and Remus teaches the boy lessons with tales about Brer Rabbit.
  — Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, 25 June 2020
• Across 92 tracks, the sonorous amphibians strike up all manner of din: chirps, croaks, barks, chirrups, beeps, honks, buzzes, squawks, blips, whines, and grunts.
  — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2023
• The duo quickly strike up an affair – despite the fact Katie is due to get married to someone else in two months.
  — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2022
• And don’t be afraid to chat with a stranger, reconnect with your barista or strike up a conversation at the dog park.
  — New York Times, 4 May 2021
• One night, when things get too much, Ste seeks refuge in Jamie’s flat and, sharing a bed, the boys strike up a new relationship.
  — Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
• The duo struck up a romance following Nicks' fling with Fleetwood.
  — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
• Later, Dani and Flora strike up a conversation at the gravesite of the young child's parents.
  — Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020
• Toh and Adrian struck up a connection and partnered to launch Niyah’s as a food trailer this spring.
  — Matt Wake | [e-mail], al, 2 June 2023
• The couple first met in 2003, when Shires was playing fiddle in Billy Joe Shaver’s band and struck up a friendship.
  — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2024
• Norovirus, which can strike up to 48 hours after exposure.
  — Mike Wehner, BGR, 15 Mar. 2021
• The pair struck up an instant rapport that was likely helped by Styles being a full-on fanboy.
  — Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
• Here's a cool way to strike up a conversation with your guests: a handmade serving tray.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Sep. 2022
• Humor is a great way to bond, so someone who gets a laugh out of your creation might be moved to strike up a connection with you.
  — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2021
• But, after talking to Aaron, Chelsea and Ivan strike up a flirtation and end up kissing.
  — Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 22 Sep. 2021
• As the city retreated into the distance, Wenger considered whether to strike up a chat.
  — Francesca Street, CNN, 24 Dec. 2021
• As congregants stream out of church, Perez tries to strike up dialogues.
  — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2020
• Pick the right setting: Don't expect to strike up a friendship while grocery shopping.
  — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2022
• It’s all on apps these days, and no one’s confident enough to strike up a conversation.
  — New York Times, 8 Aug. 2021
• Moore said his locker is situated right next to Brown and that the two have already been able to strike up a friendship.
  — Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2022
• The duo first met as freshmen at Highland Park High School, but didn't strike up a romance until their senior year.
  — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
• Paul and Archie Bunker strike up a friendship after someone paints a swastika on the family's front door.
  — Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2021

Last Updated: 28 May 2024