as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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 failing
to be unsuccessful
their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
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Recent Examples of striking (out)
CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Strider was excellent in his second rehab outing, striking out eight Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hitters over 4-1/3 innings.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The rookie then retired the next three batters, striking out Kyle Isbel to end it.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ace lefty Garrett Crochet delivered 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Pittsburgh opener Mason Montgomery and Justin Lawrence each pitched an inning and Wilber Dotel worked the next four, striking out three.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Strider was excellent in his second rehab outing, striking out eight Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hitters over 4-1/3 innings.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The rookie then retired the next three batters, striking out Kyle Isbel to end it.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ace lefty Garrett Crochet delivered 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Southwest Christian senior Lara Langford, a UMass-Boston signee, hurled four innings striking out four and giving up five runs in taking the loss.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Striking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striking%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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