strike down
Britishverb
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Fell with a blow or misfortune, as in The tree was struck down by lightning , or He was struck down by tuberculosis while in his twenties . [Late 1400s]
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Render ineffective, cancel, especially in a legal context. For example, The appeals court struck down the verdict . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Several market strategists who spoke with MarketWatch also said a ruling striking down at least some tariffs could be taken in stride.
From MarketWatch
Several market strategists who spoke with MarketWatch also said a ruling striking down at least some tariffs could be taken in stride.
From MarketWatch
Whether retailers get a further boost if the Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs is an open question.
From Barron's
Whether retailers get a further boost if the Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs is an open question.
From Barron's
A decision striking down the tariffs could pave the way for refunds that could add up to tens of billions of dollars.
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