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called strike

noun

, Baseball.

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

But the State Police do not confine themselves merely to the crude business of breaking up so-called strike riots.

Its favourite side lines were election frauds and so-called strike-breaking jobs.

Believing this was the program, Newbert whipped over a beautiful straight ball for a called strike.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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