strike

"The batter got three strikes and was out. "

"The bowler got a strike on their first roll, earning them bonus points. "

"The teachers went on strike to demand better pay. "

"Thus hand strikes now include single knuckle strikes, knife hand strikes, finger strikes, ridge hand strikes etc., and leg strikes include front kicks, knee strikes, axe kicks, ..."

"The strike price for the stock option was $150 per share. "

"The farmer measured the wheat in strikes before taking it to market. "

"The batsmen have crossed, and Dhoni now has the strike."

"The carpenter carefully placed the nail and then brought the hammer's strike down on it. "

"The geologist noted the strike of the rock layers as 315 degrees. "

"The farmer used a strike to level the pile of harvested wheat. "

"The chef's dish had a real strike of flavor, pleasing everyone at the tasting. "

"The gate's ornate metal strike prevented the door from swinging open too far. "

"The blacksmith used the heavy strike to mix the molten iron in the furnace. "

"The student's parents received a threatening letter, a strike demanding money for their good grades. "

"The strike of gold in the backyard led to a lot of excitement for the family. "

"The strike plate on the front door was bent, so the door wouldn't close properly. "

"Please strike the last sentence."

"The sudden noise of thunder struck fear into the children. "

"A tree strikes its roots deep."

"The bad weather really struck a blow to the school sports day; it ruined the entire event. "

"The child's finger struck the table, making a soft thump. "

"The teacher's harsh words struck fear into the students' hearts. "

"They struck off along the river."

"The sharp pencil struck the paper with a satisfying snap. "

"to strike into reputation;  to strike into a run"

"The oyster spat struck to the rocks, finding a secure place to grow. "

"to strike a bargain"

"The farmer used a straight edge to strike the level of the salt in the container. "

"The carpenter carefully struck the mortar joint even with the brick wall. "

"My eye struck a strange word in the text.  They soon struck the trail."

"The sugar maker will strike the thickened juice from the teache into the cooler to begin the next stage of sugar production. "

"The artist gently struck the paintbrush across the canvas, creating soft lines. "

"The teacher's inspiring lecture had a striking effect on the students' understanding of the topic. "

"The accountant needs to strike the final balances in the company's ledger. "