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.
will strike
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future tenseof strike.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Economists think the bank’s monetary-policy committee will strike a hawkish tone, noting that energy prices have climbed since the last policy meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The system employs AI, which uses the weather data to pinpoint when rain will strike.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"It's not a guarantee that a court will strike this down and even if they do, it'll take a little while," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
With Kylian Mbappe scoring for fun, and the likes of Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola forming a fearsome trio just behind, they will strike fear into every defence in the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
There, the radiation emitted by a decaying isotope will strike one of the body’s cells.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
