strike back
verb
struck back; striking back; strikes back
: to hurt someone in return
struck back at their enemies for the attack
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FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Passionate chants and rendition of the national anthem quickly quieted down — then the players struck back.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
In the first minute of stoppage time, Morocco strikes back with another goal.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
After 10 holes, Finch was 2-under par before Shinnecock struck back.
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Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Passionate chants and rendition of the national anthem quickly quieted down — then the players struck back.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
In the first minute of stoppage time, Morocco strikes back with another goal.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
After 10 holes, Finch was 2-under par before Shinnecock struck back.
—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strike back
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“Strike back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20back. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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