sympathetic strike
noun
Origin of sympathetic strike
1First recorded in 1890–95
Words Nearby sympathetic strike
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How to use sympathetic strike in a sentence
But George knew it was only just lying low, to break out into sympathetic strike on Monday morning.
A 'sympathetic strike' is only sentiment running riot, and special class suffering alone justifies revolt.
A Speckled Bird | Augusta J. Evans WilsonHence the boycott, or as it has been designated by the general managers, a sympathetic strike.
The Pullman Boycott | W. F. BurnsWorkers in other trades are called on to aid this union by a sympathetic strike, either threatened or actually put into effect.
Essentials of Economic Theory | John Bates ClarkThe noon papers said that the Carpenters' Union would declare a sympathetic strike to be on from Wednesday noon.
The Fat of the Land | John Williams Streeter
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