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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
King struck out 12 over five innings of two-run ball in a start last year against the Athletics, his only start so far against the A’s.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Dobbins made his professional debut in 2022 with Class-A Salem, making 17 starts and striking out 68 batters with only 22 walks in 69 innings.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
The 36-year-old veteran reliever, acquired from the Houston Astros in the offseason, has allowed six hits, three runs, four walks, one home run and struck out one in three innings.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Coming of age in a small Michigan town and then striking out as a solo artist in New York City in the late 1970s, Madonna reflected on John's immeasurable impact on her early aspirations.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
King struck out 12 over five innings of two-run ball in a start last year against the Athletics, his only start so far against the A’s.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Dobbins made his professional debut in 2022 with Class-A Salem, making 17 starts and striking out 68 batters with only 22 walks in 69 innings.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
The 36-year-old veteran reliever, acquired from the Houston Astros in the offseason, has allowed six hits, three runs, four walks, one home run and struck out one in three innings.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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