as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
struck out all references to indecent matters
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of strike (out)
Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Smith allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, striking out eight in the 8-0 victory.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Headrick struck out 30 batters in 23 big-league innings last year for the Yankees.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Tigers’ original RSN deal was worth more than $50 million per year, but the team likely faces a 25-50% reduction in TV money by moving to the league’s broadcast portfolio or striking out on its own.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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After winning the Alexander McQueen Sarabande Foundation scholarship while completing his MAF at Central Saint Martins, the Israeli native struck out on his own in 2022, first under the label Hadari.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Smith allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, striking out eight in the 8-0 victory.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Headrick struck out 30 batters in 23 big-league innings last year for the Yankees.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Tigers’ original RSN deal was worth more than $50 million per year, but the team likely faces a 25-50% reduction in TV money by moving to the league’s broadcast portfolio or striking out on its own.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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