Sentence examples for while strikes from inspiring English sources

While strikes left the dead unburied in the streets, we were stuffing our mouths with Black Forest gateau and Hemeling.

In parts of southern Portugal, peasants expropriated large farms and started communal farms, while strikes in cities became widespread.

State-run hospitals in Athens operated on emergency staffing, while strikes also closed schools and universities across the country.

Worker revolts have recently flared at some dam construction sites, while strikes have slowed work at Brazil's largest hydroelectric project, Belo Monte.

While strikes and other labor protests are becoming more common, they are quickly squelched by the government if they show signs of spreading.

In Yemen, while strikes shot up to 42 in 2012, no strikes have been reported since a flurry of drone hits in January, according to several organizations that track strikes.

After a while, strike up a conversation following the "Hello", preferably about something he likes (sports teams, hobbies etc).

He walked only one while striking out eight.

Halladay started and was very good, allowing one run over six innings while striking out six.

Niese left after five, having given up five runs and six hits while striking out five.

On Tuesday, he allowed one hit and no runs while striking out seven in six innings.