strike.

Every time a show closes, we have what we call a strike.

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In other words, the conservative members of the Court now appear to think that an umpire can tell the pitcher what pitch to throw if he wants it called a strike.

Nan Aron: Can Baseball Survive the Supreme Court Confirmation Process? 2009

It was a big, fat curve ball over the plate kind of answer, and you just stood there for the called strike.

Apple Q4 Results: Another Big Quarter, More Macs And iPhones Sold Than Ever Before MG Siegler 2005

And this goes on until he starts doing a dance each time he calls a strike.

CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2003 2003

I soon got from them all the concessions we had demanded when we called the strike.

The Iron Puddler Davis, James J 1922

Contrast that to most other species that will come onto a bait with gusto, a strong whack at the bait we commonly call a strike.

marconews.com Stories 2010

However, no product means no box-office so we certainly would not want to see a long term strike.

EclipseMagazine 2009

While in theory this sets up an open haggling session between the district and the union, the reality is that the negotiation is rigged as the union can effectively hold the city's schoolchildren hostage by calling a strike.

Paras Bhayani: As Clock Ticks Down, Legislature Should Pass Teacher Strike Reform Paras Bhayani 2011

While in theory this sets up an open haggling session between the district and the union, the reality is that the negotiation is rigged as the union can effectively hold the city's schoolchildren hostage by calling a strike.

Paras Bhayani: As Clock Ticks Down, Legislature Should Pass Teacher Strike Reform Paras Bhayani 2011

The union presented its ultimatum, and then called a strike.

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