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strike down |
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strike down something to decide that a law, rule, or order is not legal. The court struck down the law, saying that it was unconstitutional. |
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The electric lights upon their brows gleamed brightly, their battle-axes were poised as if to strike down their foes; yet they remained motionless as statues, awaiting the word of command. I was hard pressed to defend myself and yet not strike down Sab Than and, with him, my last chance to win the woman I loved. And what good will it do you to strike down those poor animals when they can be of no use to you? |
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