strike on/upon
phrasal verb
struck on/upon; struck on/upon also stricken on/upon; striking on/upon
: to find or discover (something) especially suddenly
He struck on an idea for his novel.
They struck upon a salt mine.
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Thousands of clinicians, researchers and other University of California employees initiated a three-day, statewide strike on Wednesday over concerns about staffing levels and workers’ rights to raise concerns about working conditions.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Another central question to resolve: whether Israel will launch a military strike on a weakened Iran, shorn after a year of intense fighting against its proxies.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
Russia's military on Friday launched a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Odesa, according to local officials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Weah’s strike on Wednesday was undoubtedly meaningful, even if its impact was short-lived.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Another central question to resolve: whether Israel will launch a military strike on a weakened Iran, shorn after a year of intense fighting against its proxies.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
Russia's military on Friday launched a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Odesa, according to local officials.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Weah’s strike on Wednesday was undoubtedly meaningful, even if its impact was short-lived.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Strike on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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