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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Delacruz and Denson, who tours with the Rolling Stones, struck up a friendship.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, Frankenstein’s monster and bride strike up a diabolical romance — one that’s heavy on blood and violence.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
The two struck up a relationship that has since blossomed into a dear friendship.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
Combs allegedly struck up a conversation with the plaintiff, according to the lawsuit, and invited him to his trailer to discuss potential career opportunities.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, Frankenstein’s monster and bride strike up a diabolical romance — one that’s heavy on blood and violence.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
The two struck up a relationship that has since blossomed into a dear friendship.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
Combs allegedly struck up a conversation with the plaintiff, according to the lawsuit, and invited him to his trailer to discuss potential career opportunities.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Strike up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20up. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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