Sentence examples for be struck on from inspiring English sources

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All of this is plausible, because in the original agreement, the fiscal cliff directive has a retroactive clause, allowing a deal to be struck on, say, January 5 or even February 5, in order for everyone to appear functional during an actual crisis, instead of merely avoiding one, which in cinematic parlance is boffo.

A classic example would be the Sufi Nasreddin Hodja, who wonders why tiny walnuts grow on giant oak trees, only to be struck on the head by one whilst napping.

No deal will be struck on a handshake; it will be a lengthy protocol.

Barn burner: a wooden match that can be struck on any surface.

Farmer match: a wooden match than can be struck on any surface.

More American aircraft can now carry smart bombs, and more targets can be struck on each sortie.

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Friendships were struck on a frigid wing.

2. Stone on which fetters were struck on.

It was struck on the inside with a bamboo beater.

"What was struck on 14 July was national unity.

The agreement was struck on Friday only after heated talks.

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