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: a junior enlisted man in the U.S. Navy who has declared an occupational specialty
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: a forward in soccer
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The visitors put in a spirited first half, marking Wood — the Nottingham Forest striker who is New Zealand’s all-time leading goalscorer by a considerable margin — with two or three defenders and dependably clearing crosses into the box.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
While Liverpool has already secured the services of star striker Mohamed Salah on a new deal until 2027, with captain Virgin Van Dijk also expected to announce a new contract imminently, Alexander-Arnold has not moved any closer to extending his stay.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Tom Morello, longtime member of rock band Rage Against the Machine, stopped by to cheer on the strikers on Tuesday with a quick concert.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Corey Conners Regarded as one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour, Conners has three top-10 finishes at the Masters.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
While Liverpool has already secured the services of star striker Mohamed Salah on a new deal until 2027, with captain Virgin Van Dijk also expected to announce a new contract imminently, Alexander-Arnold has not moved any closer to extending his stay.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Tom Morello, longtime member of rock band Rage Against the Machine, stopped by to cheer on the strikers on Tuesday with a quick concert.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Corey Conners Regarded as one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour, Conners has three top-10 finishes at the Masters.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Striker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striker. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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striker
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strik·er
ˈstrī-kər 
: a worker on strike
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