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strike for

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strike for something
to conduct a work stoppage in order to gain something. The workers were striking for longer vacations. We are striking for higher pay.
See also: strike
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The workers have been on unofficial strike for weeks after complaining that 51 employees were being laid off at Lindsey, which is owned by energy giant Total, while other contractors on the site were hiring staff.
Refinery meeting may stop strikes by Birmingham Mail (England)
Breath, held in the lungs, can get in the way of proper movement So what we now see is that during the roundhouse kick, or any other martial arts strike for that matter, is we want to stay as relaxed as possible, use as many of our muscle groups as possible in the correct timing (gross coordination), and breath out as we strike.
Increasing the Power of Your Roundhouse Kick by Rick Kirkham / Sports and fitness community
Byline: By CLINTON MANNING Business Editor THE first national postal strike for 11 years will be announced by union leaders today.
It's on! Post staff call 1st all out strike in 11 years; EXCLUSIVE by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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