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strike a blow

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb strike a blow has 1 sense
  1. strike a blow - affect adversely; "The court ruling struck a blow at the old segregation laws"
    --1 is one way to
    affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s PP

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Strike a Blow

Definition:

Verb phrase

1. To deliver a forceful or impactful hit or attack.

2. To make a significant contribution or take an action that affects a situation or outcome.

Usage:

Example sentences:

1. During the battle, the soldier struck a powerful blow to the enemy's defenses.

2. The brave activist struck a blow for equality by organizing a peaceful protest.

3. The team's captain struck a decisive blow by scoring the winning goal in the final seconds of the match.

4. The politician's speech was meant to strike a blow against corruption in the government.

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