Example Sentences

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Strikes have also targeted Iran's fleet of warships.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Lucas later returned to the Star Wars franchise, working on The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and Return of the Jedi in 1983.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Strikes on its energy infrastructure had already led to rationing of motor fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

On this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode of Amicus, co-host Mark Joseph Stern discussed Thursday’s decision with Madiba Dennie, deputy editor of Balls and Strikes and author of The Originalism Trap.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

“Which movie is your favorite? Mine is The Empire Strikes Back.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks