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to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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)
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The couple scoured the southern Maine housing market for nearly two years, striking out time after time.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
In the Angels’ 3-2 loss to the Mariners, the lineup struck out a season-high 18 times.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Minnesota recruit Nate O’Donnell and Alberico combined for the shutout, striking out eight.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Rancho Cucamonga 3, Storm 2: LHP Boston Bateman (3.53 ERA) struck out six and allowed a run on three hits and two walks in five innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The couple scoured the southern Maine housing market for nearly two years, striking out time after time.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
In the Angels’ 3-2 loss to the Mariners, the lineup struck out a season-high 18 times.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Minnesota recruit Nate O’Donnell and Alberico combined for the shutout, striking out eight.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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