as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
struck out all references to indecent matters
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of strike (out)
Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
However, like many young Rockies, Goodman struck out a lot (28.6%) and walked only eight times in 224 plate appearances.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Indiana will strike out in free agency In a sense, the Fever are the league’s most attractive free-agent destination.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Scott has been a dominant reliever the past couple of seasons, with a 2.04 ERA in 150 innings, giving up 98 hits and striking out 188 while walking 60.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Those pupils struck out on their own, Hughes explained, and the craft spread to other geographies, evolving in each.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
However, like many young Rockies, Goodman struck out a lot (28.6%) and walked only eight times in 224 plate appearances.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Indiana will strike out in free agency In a sense, the Fever are the league’s most attractive free-agent destination.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Scott has been a dominant reliever the past couple of seasons, with a 2.04 ERA in 150 innings, giving up 98 hits and striking out 188 while walking 60.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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