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to strike out
[phrase form: strike]
01
to eliminate someone or something from a list
02
to not succeed in doing or accomplishing something
03
(of baseball or softball) to try to hit the ball three times without success, resulting in being called out
04
to start something new and independent
05
(of baseball or softball) to throw the ball in a way that makes the batter miss it three times, and the batter is then out
06
to forcefully move a part of one's body toward or away from something
Strike out
01
a segmented marine worm with bright red body; often used for bait
Example
She struck out in her endeavor to create a successful startup business.
He felt disappointed when he struck out in his attempt to secure a job at the prestigious company.
The child, scared of the imaginary monster, struck out wildly in the dark.
Despite their efforts, the team struck out in their attempt to win the championship.
Despite his efforts, the player struck out, ending the team's chance to score.
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