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The phrase "strike up a conversation" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to initiating a conversation with someone, usually in a casual setting. For example, "When John saw his old friend at the party, he decided to strike up a conversation."
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I tried to strike up a conversation.
So strike up a conversation with someone.
Knowing when to strike up a conversation comes naturally.
Go to places you're interested in and strike up a conversation.
However, it is not uncommon for a stranger to strike up a conversation.
"But, being an older guy, you didn't strike up a conversation," he said.
"She would strike up a conversation and then talk about her clothes," said Hershman Leeson.
You can strike up a conversation with any person in attendance and know it'll be worthwhile.
Sometimes, Mr. Michaud would "walk half a block with him" and strike up a conversation.
If you do, you nod or grunt; strike up a conversation and quite frankly you're sunk.
Sometimes I would strike up a conversation directly.
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