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strikes

  • plural
    of strike.
    strike
    verb (used with object)
    to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
  • present tense form
    of strike (3rd person singular).
    strike
    verb (used with object)
    to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.

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The U.S. has paused its attacks and Iranian strikes on commercial ships have gotten more infrequent.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

The British drones strikes, first reported by the Sunday Times, external, are said to have caused more than £35bn in economic damage.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Talks between Washington and Tehran to pause the military strikes also appear to have stalled as both sides continue to publicly issue demands.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

Yet he has ultimately resisted, once again stepping back this month from options to expand strikes across Iran’s critical infrastructure and leadership.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

It only now strikes Bailey that, other than the red-haired girl, he has never heard any person in the circus speak.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern