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What is another word for strike at?

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Pronunciation:

[ stɹˈa͡ɪk at], [ stɹˈa‍ɪk at], [ s_t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_k a_t]

How to use "Strike at" in context?

A strike at is a term used in sport to refer to an unwritten agreement between teams to suspend all playing activity in order to resolve a dispute.

The term is most commonly used in association football and cricket. In association football, a strike at is often used as a final step in a protest by a club against the management of its league or federation. In cricket, a strike at is often used in the context of a dispute between teams over the results of a match.

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