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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
Taylor struck out nine in four scoreless innings over three outings this spring.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Allen Olmos struck out 14 batters with no walks in Birmingham’s 6-0 win over Sylmar on Thursday, a breakthrough performance that can certainly help the Patriots come playoff time.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Belle Rosales struck out 6 and gave up just 1 hit in 3 innings.
—Robert W Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Right-hander Tylor Megill tossed four scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk, striking out five.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
Taylor struck out nine in four scoreless innings over three outings this spring.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Allen Olmos struck out 14 batters with no walks in Birmingham’s 6-0 win over Sylmar on Thursday, a breakthrough performance that can certainly help the Patriots come playoff time.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Belle Rosales struck out 6 and gave up just 1 hit in 3 innings.
—Robert W Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 5 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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