strike off
Britishverb
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to remove or erase from (a list, record, etc) by or as if by a stroke of the pen
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(adverb) to cut off or separate by or as if by a blow
she was struck off from the inheritance
Example Sentences
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The sixth, S Pheonix Events, which also notes the receipt of an application to strike off, lists Sarah Ferguson as the person authenticating the application on behalf of the company.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
With Newcastle on the ropes, Adama Boiro lashed a ferocious strike off the woodwork from 18 yards.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
There is an active proposal to strike off both FastFoam Limited and Smarter Insulation from the companies register.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
The strike off a half-turn in the box was disallowed after VAR showed Heber was offside.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
Cluny watched them strike off into the undergrowth.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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