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Synonyms

air strike

American  
Or airstrike

noun

  1. the bombing or strafing of a city, enemy force, etc., by military aircraft.

    The air strike devastated the enemy's submarine base.


Etymology

Origin of air strike

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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The studios and streamers next will turn their attention to a new contract with the Directors Guild, which historically has been done without the labor strife that has often occurred with actors and writers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

At the same time, Niccol is contending with labor strife that is causing some stores to close for stretches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Later renamed the Universal Studios Studio Tour, the trams have since endured real life fires, labor strife, a series of expansions and at least one fatal accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

SAG-AFTRA members voted to ratify their deal with Hollywood studios, formally ending six months of labor strife.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2023

One of our difficulties in avoiding labor strife arises from a lack of order in the collective bargaining process.

From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.

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