strike off

verb

struck off; struck off also stricken off; striking off; strikes off

transitive verb

: to produce in an effortless manner

strike off a poem

: to depict clearly and exactly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This is a group, after all, that is known for being extremely well-prepared to strike off into nature, and who might be very particular about their gear. —

oregonlive, 16 Nov. 2021 Takefusa Kubo scored the only goal with a curling strike off the post in the 71st minute that clinched a 1-0 victory over South Africa at the Tokyo Stadium. —

Rob Harris, Star Tribune, 22 July 2021 Last week, Ismael quit his job at the salon to strike off on his own. —

Brittany Kriegstein, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2023 An appeals court on Oct. 7 asked the union to call its strike off. —

Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 12 Oct. 2022 Hereford string of 10 unanswered goals began with a Cam Kauffman strike off a Maddie Fuller feed with 16:19 left in the second half. —

Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2022 Castellanos turned to home-plate umpire Sean Barber after the final pitch was called a strike off the outside corner and he was ejected within five seconds. —

Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2021 Whitewater rafters and kayakers can strike off on their own or enlist one of the many outfitters in the area. —

oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2021 Takefusa Kubo scored the only goal with a curling strike off the post in the 71st minute in a Group A victory over South Africa. —

San Francisco Chronicle, 22 July 2021 See More

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