The reason lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn't there the second time. From LearnThat.org. [Willie Tyler]
strike coins. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
strike an arc. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The strike lasted more than a month before it was settled. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
strike a balance. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The strike was scheduled to begin at dawn. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
strike fire from the flintstone. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Please strike this remark from the record. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
"So you fellows are what they call strike-breakers, are you?" asked. From Wordnik.com. [Half a Rogue] Reference
We looked at the damage to the trees, what we call the strike damage to the trees. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 26, 2002] Reference
We ordered what we call strike teams, which are just lots and lots of fire engines early on. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 12, 2007] Reference
When a strike is the only alternative, there is an attempt to sort it out to avoid a strike. From Wordnik.com. [The Public Interests in Collective Bargaining] Reference
Things are still tense over at the Screen Actors Guild where a strike is a real possibility. From Wordnik.com. [Twilight Lexicon » Twilight and New Moon Movie News] Reference
When a strike is the only way you can gain the attention of management and the public, strike. From Wordnik.com. [Un transit « BuzzMachine] Reference
And the way these people strike, is with the Big Lie. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Mukasey calls Liz Cheney’s ‘Al-Qaeda 7′ ad ‘shoddy and dangerous.’] Reference
If you experience any of these, a strike is imminent. From Wordnik.com. [Where Hunters and Fishermen Should Hide from Lightening (And How to Save Your Buddy if He Gets Struck)] Reference
Like you say in English, strike the iron while it's hot. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 12, 2002] Reference
An airline statement said the pilots 'strike is illegal. From Wordnik.com. [Sick out strands thousands on India's Jet Airways] Reference
PHILLIPS: Don't say the word strike around Allen Rosenberg. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 30, 2008] Reference
"If they call a strike now workers will not go out," she said. From Wordnik.com. [Stabroek News] Reference
"We must engage in a long-term strike, not just a one-day protest.". From Wordnik.com. [Sarkozy Defends French Stimulus Plan] Reference
BA promises fewer cancellations as cabin crew start half-term strike. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Qantas' Jetstar in alliance with Air France-KLM] Reference
On the other hand, the government claims that a strike is not likely. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-10-01] Reference
Roger Bernadina takes a fastball inside and has it called strike three. From Wordnik.com. [Federal Baseball] Reference
What happened last week he characterizes as a strike at our free society. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 20, 2001] Reference
This is the fourth short-term strike against a city hotel since November. From Wordnik.com. [Recent articles from SocialistWorker.org] Reference
I have used the word strike as a synonym, as a similar word for moratorium. From Wordnik.com. [PRESS CONFERENCE 4TH CONGRESS OF FELAP] Reference
In the 1950s we called a strike almost every year, but it was not sufficient. From Wordnik.com. [INTERVIEW WITH STANLEY UYS, LONDON, AUGUST 1983(1)] Reference
A Union is very well aware of what they are doing when they call a strike vote. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
The third strike is in the dirt, you run, Pierzynski told the Associated Press. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - White Sox pull out controversial win in ninth] Reference
People think strike is about money, when it's actually about a boatload of money. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
And then he calls a strike more forcefully, and he gets a lot more applause for it. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2003] Reference
LYNN LEAHEY, "SOAP OPERA DIGEST": A long-term strike would be devastating to daytime. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 29, 2001] Reference
"And how does the name strike you, Mr Snell?" said Mrs Pinhorn, turning to a newcomer. From Wordnik.com. [White Lilac; or the Queen of the May] Reference
When we call a strike, it will be on a scale large enough to cause a serious disruption. From Wordnik.com. [Garrett Johnson: The Battle in the Citadel of Capitalism] Reference
•One of the much-discussed results of a prolonged writers strike is more reality shows. From Wordnik.com. [Critic's Corner Tuesday] Reference
If a players 'strike is going to happen, it would be because that's where our leverage is. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - National League West] Reference
When Lopez was a rookie in strike-shortened 1994, he caught 180 1/3 of Maddux's 202 innings. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Cox finally matches Maddux with Lopez] Reference
So depressing that end of town, - always signals an ending to me - or a dreaded train strike!. From Wordnik.com. [Fourth Bridge Over Canal Grande Almost Ready For Installation] Reference
But those with full-season orders may be more likely to survive if the strike is short-lived. From Wordnik.com. Reference
And as a result of that, we called a strike at 11: 00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time this morning. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 24, 2007] Reference
Another interesting result is how the called strike zone compares to the rulebook strike zone. From Wordnik.com. [Baseball Analysts] Reference
Ain't no one going to get your job, but now, you call a strike now, there ain't no jobs anyway. From Wordnik.com. [Oral History Interview with Ashley Davis, April 12, 1974. Interview E-0062. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007)] Reference
The force exerted from each foot strike is equal to roughly three times the runner's body weight. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Injuries add to difficulty] Reference
The word strike-out was hailed as a victory for the scientists, but it wasn't the end of the story. From Wordnik.com. [Dallas Observer | Complete Issue] Reference
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