first strike

noun

Definition of first strike

: a preemptive nuclear attack

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Is Russia worried about an American first strike today? — Ankit Panda, The New Republic, "The Absurd Strategy Behind Russia’s Nuclear Explosion," 21 Aug. 2019 This would not be the first strike by California grocery workers. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, "Why 47,000 grocery workers in California may go on strike," 5 Sep. 2019 Those negotiations have been ongoing for years and last week escalated into the first strike by ferry workers of the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific since 1977. — Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska ferry workers union and state reach tentative contract deal; Saturday is earliest some sailings could resume," 2 Aug. 2019 The duo first struck up romance rumors when they were seen kissing on vacation following Cyrus's breakup from Liam Hemsworth. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter Went Out Together After the VMAs," 27 Aug. 2019 Witnesses said the suspect's vehicle first struck the victims' silver 4-door sedan on the freeway, causing the sedan to spin out in the middle of traffic, according to police. — Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle, "Two men shot dead on East Freeway identified as Louisiana residents," 13 Aug. 2019 The strike started last Wednesday, and is the first strike of IBU’s ferry workers since 1977. — Annie Zak, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska ferry workers strike continues into 6th day as union says 'positive steps’ reached in talks," 29 July 2019 Despite most Americans being in favor of a purely retaliatory nuclear policy, official US policy leaves open the possibility of a first strike. — Alex Wellerstein, Quartz, "America’s nuclear-weapons policy isn’t what you think—it’s much worse," 6 Aug. 2019 He was first struck by a southbound 2009 Ford Focus driven by a 28-year-old Santa Rosa woman. — Bay City News, The Mercury News, "Sonoma County bicyclist dies after being hit by two cars," 23 July 2019

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