| 单词 | strike a blow |
| 例句 | But “dead,” mingling with the churning and bubbling noises in this room, strikes a blow like a hammer to my chest, and the monster of grief awakens, clawing at my eyes and throat. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Later they swapped the apples for wood, and the Irish immigrants who played called the disk a poc—the word for punch or strike a blow. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z A few Tories, though, were determined to strike a blow for the king—by killing or kidnapping George Washington. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He could not run, he could not strike a blow. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z They were taken one by one to a laboratory, and of course this made them all very frightened; how cruel it would be, Lyra thought, if she perished without striking a blow at them! The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The mischievous schoolboy gets into scrapes but strikes a blow for state education in this juvenile crowd-pleaser. This week's new films 2011-07-29T23:09:29Z Even though the meeting between Jamie, Duverney and Prince Charles is supposed to strike a blow against the rebellion, it instead garners Prince Charles a new ally. ‘Outlander’ Season 2, Episode 3: An Unusual Lady 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z Not only is this one of the catchiest things in recording history, it strikes a blow against one of Steven's lifelong musical nemeses: the quest for "authenticity". Take cover! It's the Swells iPod! 2010-06-24T11:58:00Z If he really does get round to it, he will strike a blow against the myth of the artist as someone driven by passion and necessity to do what she or he does. Real artists never retire ? or do they? 2011-03-22T11:48:34Z By stigmatizing high art and idealizing popular taste, they claim to be striking a blow for true democracy — and not just pandering, as advertisers, politicians and the media do as a matter of course. The war on culture: How conservatives and progressives joined forces to crush art 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z By striking a blow against segregation, the Freedom Riders demonstrated the effectiveness of nonviolent civil disobedience. 11 courageous facts about the Freedom Riders 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Both records were forged through their creator's own clubland epiphanies and both seem to strike a blow for escapism during these grim economic times. Guardian first album award: Rustie 2012-02-09T20:00:04Z The moral of this story is that even if there's a long way to go, art can still strike a blow for freedom – for everyone. Don't write women out of art history 2012-10-09T19:15:01Z Wayne still had enough strength to strike a blow for his brand of patriarchy, but he couldn't reverse the changes to the old studio system, which had mostly ceased to exist. "True Grit": How does the original stack up? 2010-12-20T20:01:00Z Should Marcus do anything astonishingly brave in “The Technologists,” he will be striking a blow for intellect, progress, equal opportunity and the plight of any underdog, anywhere. Books of The Times: ?The Technologists,? by Matthew Pearl, Is Set in 1868 2012-02-23T00:25:22Z “In the first two hours, he was talking about his desire to strike a blow against the United States for the cause.” Army tank made of cupcakes 2012-06-15T14:54:00Z It would strike a blow for sanity and synaptic electricity were the prize to go to, say, J. P. Donleavy, the Irish American author of “The Ginger Man” and other books. The Nobel Prize in Literature: A Year for Long Shots? 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z Yet in a broader sense, a Vivaldi triumph strikes a blow for all operas of his era. Music Review: On Paris Stages, Intriguing Vivaldi and Novel Wagner 2011-03-15T12:30:07Z Link to video: Oblivion After Harrison Ford's table-topping antics last weekend it was the turn of Tom Cruise to strike a blow for the A-list old guard. Oblivion runs on Cruise control to top of US box-office chart 2013-04-22T16:48:44Z The staging drew criticism abroad, but also praise within Hungary from some who saw it as striking a blow against political correctness. Hungary Turned Far Right. That’s Meant Millions for Its Opera. 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z But the only redress he can imagine is the same tactic used by Booth to strike a blow for his own ideal America. Critic?s Notebook: Nothing Left to Lose, or Too Dark to Contemplate 2010-09-07T22:17:00Z Briefly, Scar seemed to strike a blow against patriarchy, which, not surprisingly, eventually prevailed. Which delightfully evil Disney villain still haunts you? 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Lewis, determined to strike a blow against racism, scoured the country interviewing Black Americans, from servants and manual laborers to ministers and educators. The Novelist Who Saw Middle America as It Really Was 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z "I felt I was striking a blow back by being a Brit playing a foreigner." Idris Elba defends Thor film role 2010-04-27T16:36:00Z Maine’s decision strikes a blow to a movement from such groups to create more public ownership of private electric utilities, which includes efforts in San Francisco, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Rochester, N.Y. State Election Results Bring Clean Energy Consequences 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z In recent years, the high court has been willing to strike a blow to trademark laws that refused to allow trademarks over disparaging remarks or that include immoral or scandalous remarks. Justice Department asks Supreme Court not to trademark ‘Trump too small’ 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The justices also declined earlier this month to strike a blow to Section 230 in a pair of cases brought by the families of victims of terrorist attacks against Big Tech. Supreme Court rejects case against Reddit over child porn, sex trafficking 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Strong evangelical support early on in the nominating process could help give a challenger a chance to strike a blow against Trump, who won three-fourths of the white evangelical vote nationally in 2020. Republican hopefuls to court evangelical vote in Iowa 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Strong evangelical support early in the Republican primary could give a challenger a chance to strike a blow against Trump, the front-runner for the nomination, and slow his momentum. Trump keeps edge among evangelicals, but there is an opening for challengers 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The New York-based group Human Rights Watch has said the law “strikes a blow to freedom of speech.” Bangladeshi journalist arrested under disputed digital law 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The state will host the first Republican nominating contest early next year and offers DeSantis an opportunity to strike a blow against Trump, still considered to be the front-runner. Analysis: Trump, DeSantis offer stark contrast in first Iowa forays 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z If the Senate resolution is successful, it would be the first in more than three decades to overturn a piece of D.C. legislation, striking a blow to the city’s efforts for self-rule and toward statehood. D.C. Council chairman tries to pull crime code bill before Senate vote 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z "It's not easy to lead a country where political adversaries always lie waiting to strike a blow," Jimenez, who held the post since March 2022, said in a resignation letter posted on his Twitter account. Top Ecuador minister resigns after president's reform plans rejected in referendums 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Second-degree murder alone could be punishable by up to 60 years in prison and fines of up to $50,000, even if a defendant did not strike a blow that, by itself, would be fatal. What We Know About Tyre Nichols’s Lethal Encounter With Memphis Police 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z "But the antidote to hate is love. This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms." After decades of work by activists, Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act into law 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “It certainly makes the Russians less confident that anywhere is safe. Psychologically it strikes a blow,” one Western official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive subjects. Ukraine strikes another Russian air base, showing vulnerability of defenses 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z He had gotten to know Green while working together on the NFL’s competition committee, and he wanted Green because he regularly made the playoffs, not to strike a blow for race relations. Jerry Jones helped transform the NFL, except when it comes to race A Chen controllership could strike a blow for moderation — in California and the country. Opinion | Meet the Republican who could upset California’s Democratic monopoly 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Flynn’s plea strikes a blow to Ridley-Thomas’ reputation, with his co-defendant now admitting to joining a bribery scheme in which both had an “implicit” understanding. Ex-USC social work dean pleads guilty in Mark Ridley-Thomas bribery case 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z If there is one message that breaks through from today, it's that this law – and the love it defends – strikes a blow against hate in all its forms. After decades of work by activists, Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act into law 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Would “Abbott Elementary” win anything, striking a blow for broadcast television? 2022 Emmys: As a TV show, it was Not Completely Horrible 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z He said those who opposed Tehran hoped to use protests to strike a blow at the country. Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z "Today, the enemies' most important hope for striking a blow at the country is based on popular protests... But the enemies' calculation is as wrong as many earlier ones," Khamenei said in a televised speech. 'Enemies' triggering unrest in Iran to overthrow the Islamic Republic -Khamenei 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z It did not matter, he wrote, that the lawmakers who had voted for the statute did not understand that they were striking a blow for gay rights. A Conservative Lawyer’s New Target After Abortion: Affirmative Action 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Even as the United States works to prevent Russian attacks, some U.S. officials fear Putin may be biding his time in launching a major cyberoperation that could strike a blow at the American economy. U.S. says it secretly removed malware worldwide, preempting Russian cyberattacks 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden said the earlier exports controls would deprive Russia of more than half its current high-tech supply and strike a blow against Russia’s hopes of modernizing its military, aerospace industry and space program. EXPLAINER: A look at West’s tightening sanctions on Russia 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z It will “strike a blow” to Russia’s aims to modernize its military, its vaunted aerospace industry, its space program, shipping and other industry, he declared. EXPLAINER: A look at West’s toughest sanctions yet on Russia 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z "We're going to be striking a blow for freedom," the Florida governor added. DeSantis calls special session to prevent COVID-19 vaccination "coercion" 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z By again calling legislators back to Tallahassee, he added, “We’re going to be striking a blow for freedom.” DeSantis brings back Florida lawmakers to crack down on pandemic mandates 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z "We're going to be striking a blow for freedom," he said. Florida lawmakers to meet in special session over vaccine mandates 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Doing so 12 times, a run going back to 1992, without being able to strike a blow of your own must be gut-wrenching. 'I have seldom felt happiness like this' 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z The country has an opportunity to consider tangible memorials to Powell that would, by their very existence, reject negative assessments of his career — and strike a blow against reductionist historical judgment generally. Opinion | In honor of a complicated patriot, make Fort Powell a reality 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The behemoth challenges any knight to strike a blow at him with his own green ax and in return they will accept the same level of attack one year later at his Green Chapel. ‘The Green Knight’ 4K Ultra HD movie review 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The decision strikes a blow to big tech’s immunity under federal law from facing responsibility for the conduct of its users. Facebook can be sued for sex traffickers using its platform, Texas high court says 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z "Please strike a blow for civil liberties and civil rights by reversing this course you are on," the letter said. No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z “Please strike a blow for civil liberties and civil rights by reversing this course you are on,” the letter said. No relay: Banned sprinter Richardson left off Olympic team 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z “This is an opportunity for the United States to strike a blow on behalf of answering the unfair competition that we are seeing from communist China,” Mr. Wicker said. Senate authorizes $250 billion in tech spending to counter China 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z On the right, rejecting masks was striking a blow for liberty. Maskless in Seattle?! 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Still, his tax plans did strike a blow for two important principles: fiscal responsibility and distributional fairness. Opinion | Democrats must not chip away at Biden’s tax plans 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Dr. Tobin said he saw no evidence of an overdose, striking a blow to the defense’s contention that drugs played a primary role in Mr. Floyd’s death. 13 Key Moments That Shaped the Trial of Derek Chauvin 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z “In standing with the Venezuelan people, we are striking a blow to the Maduro regime,” said Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez, New Jersey Democrat. Biden administration extends Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan migrants 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Nor was race the only arena for using college football, with its immense popularity and its teamwork ethos, to strike a blow against bigotry. Review | At a shameful detention camp, an improbable football team 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Mask wearing was striking a blow for sanity. Maskless in Seattle?! 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Arms control advocates warn that the treaty’s expiry would remove checks on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces, striking a blow to global stability. NATO warns against nuclear pact expiry days before deadline 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z It’s a simple but profound decision that strikes a blow for gender equity and barrier-breaking that resonates more intimately than the headlines that scream madame vice president. Perspective | Dr. Jill Biden, often overshadowed, is quietly making history, too 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z He said he traveled to Washington to strike a blow against what he called the “deep state.” Trump supporter in horns and fur is charged in Capitol riot 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z With November’s vote for Georgia’s two Senate seats proving inconclusive, the runoffs will not only decide the state’s direction but could strike a blow to Biden’s presidency before it has even begun. ‘This is a referendum’: US Senate on a knife-edge as Georgia runoffs loom 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z They said in a release that the ruling would strike a blow to federal immigration authorities who hold detained immigrants indefinitely before they appear before a judge. Judge: Detained immigrants must see a judge within 10 days 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z He said his presidency would strike a blow against the political establishment and "drain the swamp" in Washington. US election 2020: Trump and Biden pictured through the years 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z The ballot measure won handily in 1978, striking a blow against perceived government largesse and shaping national politics for the rest of the 20th century. Which businesses would pay more property tax under Proposition 15? It's complicated 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Beyond that, Brown believes Bainbridge’s participation would strike a blow for Washington baseball and bring exposure and prestige to the 16-team Metro League. Schedule altered by COVID-19 may prevent Bainbridge from playing in elite USA Baseball event 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z In addition to striking a blow to the Green Party, the Supreme Court’s decision did not bode well for Mr. West’s bid to be placed on the ballot. Wisconsin’s Top Court Rules Against Reprinting of Ballots, Avoiding Election Chaos 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z The people now pulling down statues of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington and spray-painting “1619” on them may believe they are striking a blow against the racial hypocrisy of the founding fathers. Opinion | Why Edmund Burke Still Matters 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The policy strikes a blow to colleges a week after hundreds united to repel a Trump administration policy that threatened to deport thousands of foreign students. Gov’t: New foreign students can’t enter US if courses online 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z On the one hand, the study strikes a blow to a favorite argument used by climate deniers: The uncertainty about climate sensitivity suggests future warming might not actually be that severe. Worst- and Best-Case Scenarios for Warming Less Likely, Groundbreaking Study Finds 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z The Court of Justice for the EU’s decision did not strike down all data transfer mechanisms but it did strike a blow at the EU-US Privacy Shield. EU court scraps US data-transfer agreement over snooping concerns 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z Not to mention striking a blow against science, and especially against the nation’s leadership in scientific research, which has come about largely because of its globally admired university programs in engineering and laboratory science. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z “The court’s decision strikes a blow for legal and political stability and sanity,” said Richard H. Pildes, a law professor at New York University. States May Curb ‘Faithless Electors,’ Supreme Court Rules 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z If Hoag succeeds, it will strike a blow for healthcare unencumbered by religious or ideological obstacles. Column: Sick of religious limits on care, a hospital seeks to end partnership with Catholic system 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z In the movie, the winning team is tiny Hickory High, and Jimmy Chitwood hits the game-winner at the buzzer to strike a blow for the little guys. AP Was There: Duke hangs on for ‘10 championship over Butler 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z The coronavirus outbreak threatens to upend the organisation of the US presidential election and strike a blow to Donald Trump because of his reliance on big campaign rallies. ‘Everything is up in the air’: coronavirus fears upend US election campaigns 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Minnesota’s primary election law strikes a blow to voter privacy and must be challenged. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z It would be tempting to believe that what will draw him back, in June, is a desire to prove a point: to strike a blow against the tyranny of tactics, of philosophies, of systems. He Can Have Any Job He Wants. Right Now, He Doesn’t Want One. 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z The two outsiders saw off a crowded field of 24 other candidates in the first round, striking a blow to Tunisia's political establishment. Tycoon and academic vie to be Tunisia's president 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Their goal was to “strike a blow against, and terrorize, Shiite Muslims,” Justice Andrew Tinney said Wednesday as he sentenced the trio for their “callous, cowardly and vindictive” crimes. 3 Sunni Muslims imprisoned for firebombing Australian mosque 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z “Today, with the passage of this resolution, Walmart can strike a blow against corporate greed and a grotesque level of income and wealth inequality that exists in our country.” Bernie Sanders’s Walmart Speech May Offer a Preview of Larger Labor Proposals 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z It helps justify the white nationalist narrative that they actually speak for a majority of white Americans -- and that when they commit heinous acts of violence they are striking a blow for a righteous cause. Fox News and the synagogue shooter: Right-wing network airs similar views every day 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z The good news is that there is still time for the CSU Board of Trustees to reject this ill-considered “reform” and to strike a blow for American democracy. Opinion | How California is dumbing down our democracy 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Assange himself, I have no doubt, believed that he was striking a blow for democracy, according to some larger historical calculus understood only by him. Julian Assange and the future of democracy: Is this a turning point in World War IV? 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z He says it “would be so easy” for Mexico to stop illegal immigration, which would also strike a blow to drug-trafficking. Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z We always knew the story would strike a blow against Cambridge Analytica. Cambridge Analytica a year on: ‘a lesson in institutional failure’ 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z This could be presented as striking a blow for good journalism. How Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and the National Enquirer went to war 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z According to two individuals involved in the decision, both of whom asked for anonymity to discuss White House deliberations, Trump was focused on striking a blow to his Democratic predecessors. Trump shrank this monument for coal, but few care to dig 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z PARIS—A gunman killed three people in a suspected terror attack near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg, striking a blow in the heart of Europe. Gunman in Strasbourg Kills Three People Near Christmas Market 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Clearly, candidates such as O’Rourke and Abrams have captured the imaginations of progressives longing to strike a blow against President Trump. Opinion | Can out-of-state money swing elections? Don’t Beto on it. 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Republicans can strike a blow against this sleazy, late-hit politics by sticking to their timeline and confirming Judge Kavanaugh so he can take the bench when the Court begins its fall term on October 1. Opinion | The Dirt and Delay Playbook 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z By striking a blow to Saudi wealth, the Houthis hope to inflict disproportionate damage on an enemy that is stronger militarily but hasn’t been able to dislodge the rebels. Saudi Arabia Halts Red Sea Oil Shipments After Houthi Attacks 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z She and three companions went to the cafeteria-style eatery to strike a blow against segregation. The 24 dishes that took D.C. from culinary backwater to food destination 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Walmart Inc. agreed to buy a controlling stake in India's biggest online retailer, striking a blow against rival Amazon.com Inc. as the battle for e-commerce supremacy goes global. Walmart to buy 77% of India's Flipkart for $16 billion 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z “The successes and, especially, the domination of the Anglo-Saxon, Western world is grounded in intellectual property rights, and we will strike a blow against these rights.” Russia pushes back on multiple fronts as conflict with West escalates 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Conservatives hoping to strike a blow against political correctness will “have to do a lot better than a Lisa Simpson glance to win the culture war,” he said. Simpsons’ Apu controversy reignites culture war 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Eugene Rubinchuk didn’t get into digital currency for the anonymity or to strike a blow against centralized banking. Anatomy of a bitcoin transaction: Buying a used Subaru 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z The hoods strike a blow for freedom of thought, but also enable hate and violence against teeps. How Electric Dreams updates Philip K. Dick’s Cold War stories 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z “Are we actually going to see measures that strike a blow at the heart of the regime’s corruption and repression, or are they going to be meaningless sanctions targeting a few individuals?” Trump expected to keep sanctions relief for Iran but may add some penalties 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z Did he inadvertently strike a blow against those who insist comedians avoid certain subjects? Dave Chappelle, stand-up comic, keeps transgender jokes in act despite political correctness 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z It was only 16 seconds long, but it was enough to reignite the culture war over minority representation on television and strike a blow against political correctness. Simpsons’ Apu controversy reignites culture war 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Moreover, the GOP tax bill will strike a blow against the health law, ending the penalty for not having insurance. GOP Tax Bill Would Set Up Years of Challenges 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z One of the tribunal’s goals was to foster reconciliation in the Balkans and strike a blow against impunity for the most serious human rights abuses. Serbia’s Brand of Reconciliation: Embracing Old War Criminals 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z Backers insist that it is high time to strike a blow for linguistic inclusivity. Row over 'sexist' language riles France 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z If Republicans get smart, they can squash both of these arguments — and strike a blow for a much more ambitious, once-in-a-generation tax reform than the plans now on the table in the House and Senate. Opinion | The original Trump campaign tax plan is the right one 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z For Trump and those who see this as an issue, wishing fellow Americans a “Merry Christmas” clearly is a way to thumb their noses at America’s left and to strike a blow for Christianity. Opinion | I don’t care about ‘Merry Christmas’ 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z We’d like to applaud the vote, too, for the commissioners striking a blow to improve citizens’ quality of life instead of further filling the city’s coffers. Georgia editorial roundup 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Singapore offered Vettel the best chance of striking a blow against Hamilton and the four times champion knows Mercedes are unlikely to be so far off the pace at upcoming circuits. Mercedes must not drop the ball now, warns Wolff 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Here’s hoping this war hero will ultimately choose to strike a blow against everything he said is wrong with Congress. Opinion | The norms of governing are collapsing before our eyes 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z By summer 2016, conservatives in the North Carolina Legislature came up with a way to strike a blow for traditional gender roles. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z Some of that stems from a desire to strike a blow for gender equality. Referee organization working to level the field for women 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z They want change – any change – to strike a blow to the system. France is angry. The left must show Europe that bigotry is not the answer | Owen Jones 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Singapore offered Vettel the best chance of striking a blow against Hamilton and the four times champion knows Mercedes are unlikely to be so far off the pace at upcoming circuits. Mercedes must not drop the ball now, warns Wolff 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Some council members declared their vote as a move to strike a blow against not only Wells Fargo, but “the billionaire class.” Letter to mayor lets city out of its contract for financial services immediately 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z Most people, of course, simply asked for “small” or “large,” but I was determined to strike a blow for fair business practices. Striking a Blow for Fairness at Nedick’s 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z Capitol, saying they were striking a blow for freedom of speech. Painting depicting police officers as pigs sparks tug of war on Capitol Hill 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z Yet, even bumblers are capable of striking a blow for the Islamic State. The ‘app of choice’ for jihadists: ISIS seizes on Internet tool to promote terror 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Apple’s lackluster sales and inexplicable decision to kill off the headphone jack provided Samsung with a perfect opportunity to strike a blow in the ongoing war between the two leading smartphone companies. The tech winners and losers of 2016 (hint: Facebook – and Facebook) 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Although these reforms are heartening, we need more wholesale systemic changes to strike a blow to mass incarceration. 39% of Prisoners Should Not Be in Prison 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z In his race to strike a blow, Roosevelt blessed an audacious and daring expedition led by a brilliant daredevil named James H. Doolittle. Last Surviving 'Doolittle Raider' Recalls Crucial World War II Mission 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z If upheld, the decision would strike a blow to Harris while she winds down her tenure as the state’s top law enforcement official. Judge sides with Backpage.com operators and leans toward tossing out pimping charges 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Activists fear that Indonesia’s highly conservative court will be unable to resist the opportunity to strike a blow for traditional morality. Indonesia’s top court weighs ban on sex outside marriage 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z But when a lawyer who was passionate about 14th Amendment issues took on their case, it became something bigger: Earl Brewer wanted to strike a blow against segregation laws in general. How a Chinese Family's 1927 Supreme Court Case Set a Precedent for School Segregation 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z “Even if Trump can’t ‘withdraw’ the U.S. from the Paris agreement right away, as he has threatened, he would attempt to severely undermine U.S. emissions mitigation, striking a blow to global efforts.” The Paris climate agreement is entering into force. Now comes the hard part. 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z It was also a chance for him to strike a blow at the E.U.’s authority. Low Turnout in Hungary Vote, But High Passions Against E.U. 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z By abolishing large-denomination bills, he said there, the government could strike a blow against sin and perfect the Federal Reserve’s control of interest rates. Hostage to a Bull Market 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z They are the first soccer team - men or women - from Zimbabwe to qualify for the Olympics, striking a blow for the women’s game back home, which is severely underfunded and neglected, Muzongondi said. No riches, but respect for Zimbabwe soccer team at Olympics 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z They weren’t sure what they’d rejected, but they’d been eager to “stick it to the man,” to strike a blow against the status quo. Growing frustrations are fueling a populist uprising 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z But some youth are persuaded by scripture and by the specter of Muslim suffering to strike a blow against their fellow citizens for the sake of their community and their own salvation. The Difference Between ISIS and ISIS-ish 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z "If I was in charge I would get rid of Jamie Oliver and tell people to eat what they like," striking a blow for the right to eat pies at the 2006 Tory conference. Boris Johnson: His rise, fall, rise, fall and rise - BBC News 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z In their crusade to corner the elusive malefactor at the story’s center, Farrier and Reeve strike a blow against the abuse of power, especially in the Internet age of anonymity and credulity. ‘Tickled’ takes viewers to the dark sides of the Internet and the human psyche 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z It also strikes a blow for diversity and, with Mr. Goldstein on board, for pairing artists who come from communities who are in conflict elsewhere in the world. Leading the Orchestra, an Outsider Invited In 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z The development plan issued this week strikes a blow for China's consumers, calling for better products to help create an economy driven by domestic consumption instead of trade and investment. The Chinese government's latest plan to perk up its slowing economy is based on the humble rice cooker and luxury toilet seats 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z "In the long-run, it will become a new means for the ideology-allied Western nations to strike a blow to non-Western political elites and key organizations." Nothing to see here 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z If the Court finds the Texas abortion restrictions unconstitutional, it could strike a blow to the anti-abortion movement and strengthen abortion rights across the country. What Merrick Garland Thinks About Abortion 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z But even for those founders who are lucky – and connected – enough to get funded, they are not quite striking a blow for their generation just by getting on the capital train. Millennials, technology will not save your generation 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z A big hit at the time, its social message was to “strike a blow for the poor”, The Chimes has since been overshadowed by A Christmas Carol, written a year earlier. The 10 best New Year’s Eves in culture 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z It would be a mistake to get too excited about the possibility that this court case is going to strike a blow against director compensation. No Clear Answer on Director Pay 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z Arguably, the company would be striking a blow for rationality. How to Settle the VW Scandal 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z The dismantling of trade restrictions – often framed as striking a blow for emancipation – actually strengthened slavery in Cuba and throughout the hemisphere. Our forgotten slavery horror: The shameful, untold history of America and the Cuban slave trade 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z The case strikes a blow to Uber as it seeks to ease regulatory restrictions on its business in France. French Constitutional Council Rejects Uber Appeal of Transport Law Banning Uberpop 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z No, no, say the defenders of marriage, he’ll strike a blow for tradition and common sense. WESLEY PRUDEN: Fidel Castro, Obama angle for a piece of Pope Francis 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Ad blockers could also strike a blow against Google, which derives 90% of its revenue from online ads, many of which snare crucial data by tracking users. Apple's new mobile operating system to include news app with ad blockers 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Greenpeace claims the program would strike a blow to the global fight against climate change and endanger the eco-system in the Arctic Circle. Crisis In The Arctic 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Now the Archdiocese and the Institute for Justice have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, which could strike a blow against economic protectionism. New Jersey Banned A Church From Selling Headstones, After Business Rivals Lobbied For The Law 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z Didn’t the court strike a blow against God? I am an orthodox rabbi who doesn’t perform gay marriages, but I celebrate today’s Supreme Court decision 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z But that argument was a pretext, a second chance for the law's critics to strike a blow at the act. How King v. Burwell Ended the Obamacare Wars 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z But if Roof intended to strike a blow for segregation, Sunday’s event was meant as a message that he failed. Coordinated ringing of bells sends message of unity, healing 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z But if Roof intended to strike a blow for segregation, Sunday's event was meant as a message that he failed. Coordinated ringing of bells sends message of unity, healing 2015-06-21T04:00:00Z “I don’t want to strike a blow for humankind,” he said. Hydrogen Bomb Physicist’s Book Runs Afoul of Energy Department 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z And by encouraging campaigns by candidates who might enter office less beholden to special interests, it strikes a blow for good government. A campaign reform without cash in Montgomery County 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z The attack appeared intended to strike a blow to tourism, a major source of Tunisia’s revenue. Islamic State claims attack in Tunisia, raising fears it is expanding its reach 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z McLean is considered a major boon for Maryland football, and not only because his expected signing would strike a blow against Penn State’s longstanding recruiting presence in the Washington area. Adam McLean takes lead role in Maryland football ‘Movement’ before National Signing Day 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z There's no doubt he's getting back to his best form just in time for his fourth final, but he's striking a blow against sexism in tennis too. Andy Murray's form strikes a blow against sexism in tennis 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z It follows a 2012 corruption trial seen as striking a blow against impunity when the Supreme Court convicted 25 top operatives of the governing Workers' Party in a cash-for-votes scheme. Brazil ex-billionaire on trial for insider trading 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z Then they launch you on your meandering course to try to flee the city and strike a blow against Fizzco while you’re at it. VIDEO GAME REVIEW: Sunset Overdrive is the apocalypse played for kicks The two nations also agreed to rely more on their national currencies for conducting trade, a move intended to strike a blow to the dollar. China leader signs trade deals with Russia in visit to sanction-squeezed Moscow Supporters hope the new energy model will help drive the local economy as it strikes a blow against climate change. Communities going into power business to cut cost, carbon footprint 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z If Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to strike a blow against U.S. agriculture, blocking pistachios is not a terribly effective means to do so. Russia Bans Food Imports, and Many U.S. Exporters Shrug 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z Yet striking a blow against English suits some of his nativist supporters. The unlevel field 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z The Credit Suisse case, the outcome of which depends on settlement talks in the coming weeks, will most likely strike a blow at overseas tax shelters, a hallmark of Switzerland’s banking system. DealBook: Credit Suisse Is Said to Be Facing Double-Barreled Inquiries 2014-04-07T02:00:53Z "It is very important to formulate one's sentences and speeches in a way that is not construed as threat, intention to strike a blow," Rouhani said in a meeting with Iran's top military echelon. Rouhani tells Iran generals to cut hostile rhetoric 2014-03-01T13:59:05Z They also argue that legalization will free up strained law enforcement resources and strike a blow against drug cartels, much as repealing alcohol prohibition in the 1930s crushed bootlegging by organized crime. First state-licensed marijuana retailers to open January 1 in Colorado 2013-12-28T12:20:03Z This strikes a blow against all NPEs who try to artificially run up damage claims by making demands based on use of complex products, of which only one small component is affected by the patent. Good News For The Innovation Economy: The Tide's Turning Againt Patent Trolls 2013-10-20T12:30:00Z The job cuts are expected to strike a blow to the city and regional economy, given the knock-on-effect on retailers, the property market and local service providers. Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard 2013-09-26T22:07:17Z Supporters and victims’ advocates say that the prosecution strikes a blow against impunity. Deputy President of Kenya Goes on Trial at the Hague 2013-09-10T10:37:46Z So here’s to striking a blow for more sensible mastering. The Tale Of Two Nine Inch Nails Masters 2013-09-04T12:00:00Z The unexpected break was meant to strike a blow at Belarussian producers that were seen as competitors ... Russia fiercely rebukes Belarus for detaining potash boss 2013-08-27T11:41:29Z New York is striking a blow against inequality. City Room: New York Today: Ballpersons 2013-08-26T10:07:26Z Until the March court victory, Mr. Masunaga was best known for a landmark case eight years ago that was also seen as groundbreaking for seeming to strike a blow at Japan’s vaunted group loyalty. A Daredevil Lawyer’s Biggest Test Yet: Remaking Japan’s Democracy 2013-06-21T22:00:31Z They also argue that ending pot possession prosecution frees up strained law enforcement resources and strikes a blow against drug cartels, much as repealing alcohol prohibition in the 1930s crushed bootlegging by organized crime. Colorado legislature votes to tax recreational marijuana 2013-05-09T04:58:48Z So if you avoid those, then you are – in your own small way – striking a blow against tax avoidance. How to stop using Google for search and more 2013-05-02T12:03:00Z The planets are aligned for Apple to strike a blow that will leave the industry forever changed. Could Apple buy Intel? 2013-04-29T09:32:00Z By his own account he was inspired by foreign examples, and dreamed of striking a blow for world revolution. The Boston backlash is rooted in America’s paranoid past 2013-04-27T16:00:00Z There are legislators who said they’re retiring for other reasons, but their absence will nonetheless strike a blow to Congress’s thin center. Congress Left Divided, Further from Compromise 2012-11-07T16:05:24Z The defendant thought he was striking a blow to the American economy. Man Accused of Plot to Blow Up Federal Reserve Bank of New York 2012-10-17T22:09:32Z She was invited to the Olympics in a symbolic attempt to strike a blow for women's rights in Saudi Arabia. 82 Seconds to History for Saudi Olympian 2012-08-03T11:43:14Z By striking a blow for common sense in what had become a madhouse, Posner has set a really encouraging precedent. Apple's patent absurdity exposed at last 2012-06-30T23:03:06Z A majority on the City Council refused to honor the guarantee, saying the authority’s finances were in disarray and they wanted to strike a blow for fiscal rectitude. Surprised Taxpayers Are Paying for Bonds They Did Not Vote On 2012-06-25T19:57:07Z Merkel's obduracy is widely credited with striking a blow for Germany's national interests … This is puzzling, because Germany is much more vulnerable than German policymakers appear to believe. Hollande's pro-growth rhetoric won over France. But what about Merkel? 2012-06-24T17:20:01Z The monarchy has said such a union would strike a blow to Iranian interference in Bahrain, though there is little, if any, evidence of such interference. As Hopes for Reform Fade in Bahrain, Protesters Turn Anger on United States 2012-06-23T18:49:12Z U.S. officials called the strike a blow to al Qaeda. U.S. Drone Strike Kills al Qaeda No. 2 2012-06-05T22:24:08Z Why not supplement your own stockpile and strike a blow to your competitor all in one fell swoop? The Art of Eavesdropping: Nature s silent sniffers, watchers, and listeners 2012-05-11T16:15:02.027Z The Prophet could have captured it without striking a blow; but his soul, incapable of such treachery, was entirely engrossed by pious thoughts. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z This document was received by the council on August 10, very nearly on the day on which, at Taas, the crusaders fled without striking a blow, on hearing the battle-hymn of the dreaded Hussite troops. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z The Shabab militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was intended to strike a blow against Somali and Ethiopian troops stationed in the city. | Africa: Somalia: Militants? Bomb Kills at Least 12 at a Market 2012-04-10T00:14:26Z When a hostile hand is raised to strike a blow, he who is assaulted need not wait until the blow falls, but on the instant may protect himself as best he can. Baltimore and The Nineteenth of April, 1861 A Study of the War 2012-04-04T02:01:00.923Z There is now a fine opportunity for the Dutch fleet to strike a blow, either alone, upon the Baltic fleet, or in conjunction with the French, or even alone upon the West India fleet. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Zubayr, Ali, and Ubayda met with no resistance and, without striking a blow, occupied the parts of the city assigned to them. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z Might not its arrival a day or two earlier have directed Drake to strike a blow at some defenceless but important part of the Spanish empire, deadly in proportion to its being unexpected? Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 110, December 6, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-04-03T02:00:26.740Z "Get up and strike a blow for your life; or, by heaven, no one else will!" The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z In the small keep a score of men did indeed run to arms, but only to lay them down without striking a blow when they became aware of the force opposed to them. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z He seized the opportunity when their backs were turned to slip down from his perch and run to the village: would not the wasungu even now strike a blow for him? Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z If you will not strike a blow for him, there is but one thing left. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z No true son of the land of Hancock and of Henry blames O'Brien, Meagher, and the "rebels" of Forty-Eight, for striking a blow for their country's independence. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z For hours that night he sat with Barney discussing every means of striking a blow that occurred to him; but he came to no decision. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z The pistol had vanished into some pocket, and although capture meant death, I judged that he would let himself be taken without striking a blow. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z He was kept seven months a prisoner, and then released before his friends, the Abenaquis, could strike a blow for his deliverance. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Come on, if you dare to strike a blow, you peddling, truckling, huckstering knaves! Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Never loath to seize a chance of striking a blow at the hated Spaniards, he had hurried with his comrades along the fringe of forest. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z You will be shot down before you can strike a blow. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z The Volunteers, all prudence cast aside, determined to strike a blow in sledge-hammer fashion. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Was he to suffer an ignominious death before he had had time to strike a blow for motherland? My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Amenôphis retired into Ethiopia without striking a blow, carrying with him his son Sethos, who was also called Ramesses after his grandfather, as well as the sacred bull Apis, and other holy animals. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z Then, even without the prospect of plunder from the Spaniards' treasure-house, they nourished a bitter resentment against their old oppressors, and were ready to embrace any opportunity of striking a blow at them. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z But I can only hold the fort now by striking a blow at Elbel before his reinforcements join him. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z The hour has come to strike a blow for Truth and God. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z To be taken without striking a blow--without even the threadbare satisfaction which belongs to a leader of forlorn hopes--of laying down life, perhaps, but at a heavy price. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps that controls Persian Gulf operations is “capable of striking a blow, I don’t deny that,” Fox said. U.S. Would Block Iran From Mining Hormuz Strait, Commander Says 2012-02-12T19:50:01Z It was still, however, a place of great importance, when, in the year 331 b.c., it opened its gates to Alexander the Great, surrendering, like Susa and Persepolis, without striking a blow. The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia 2012-02-02T03:04:35.567Z Their first thought was always flight; their second, to turn and strike a blow for all they loved, valued, and revered. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z Any way, we could starve Dublin in a week, without striking a blow.' My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z They had reached the valley in peace, but no one could guess by what eyes their arrival had been noted, or what forces might be gathering to strike a blow at them. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z A nick is made somewhere, and the workman then strikes a blow with a hammer at a point between the nick and the place where the rail is supported. Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures 2012-01-05T03:00:31.783Z Here are our intrepid heroes, working to strike a blow against the oppressive government which dares to inhibit scientific progress! Isaac Asimov's Five Best Short Stories 2012-01-02T21:41:33Z And in his case, the impact of recognition would have powerful reverberations, striking a blow against Holocaust denial in a part of the world where such denial is widespread. Op-Ed Contributor: Honoring All Who Saved Jews 2011-12-28T04:34:05Z From denunciation he passed to appeal, and besought ministers to pause ere they should strike a blow that would forever separate the colonies from Great Britain. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z They had felt all but sure of striking a blow which would have been to Texas like the defeat of an army. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z Clive was now free to strike a blow at France’s ally, Spain; and in Madras an expedition was prepared to destroy Spanish power in the Philippines. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z "I'll strike a blow with the butt of my rifle on one of the trees and then sit down close to the trunk." A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z I want to strike a blow at the lazy, easy, sleepy Christianity of these latter days, which can see no beauty in zeal, and only uses the word "zealot" as a word of reproach. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z On the 5th of December Ibrahim again set sail, and reached Suda without striking a blow. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Whenever you launch a curse, if only in thought, you strike a blow, against which conscious rectitude is an actual armor, and the only one. Beyond 2011-11-27T03:00:13.650Z The feeble old Emperor was visited by a few friends, but there was no one to raise a hand or strike a blow for him or the dynasty. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z Mr. Shei’s schemes run deep, and he never strikes a blow unless he’s got an object in view. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z This was done in a moment, and without striking a blow: the enemy had disappeared. The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville 2011-11-02T02:00:13.477Z This step was taken with the approval of the pope, who was anxious to strike a blow at Otto IV. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" 2011-10-22T02:00:29.487Z The Crusading armament reached the Dardanelles without having to strike a blow. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z His petronels had both brought down their mark; and in striking a blow against a stalwart trooper his sword had shivered close to the handle. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z It was no idle vaunt that stirred him to the declaration that if he ever had the chance he would strike a blow for the enslaved. Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z A few newly-erected barricades had been destroyed, without striking a blow. The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville 2011-11-02T02:00:13.477Z They, however, grew bold; but it was scarcely necessary for them to strike a blow, as the Latins yielded under the stroke of a panic. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z Michael had many friends in the palace who determined to strike a blow ere the Emperor should have discovered their guilt. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z But I command you not to strike a blow, except in self-defence.” Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z He would not allow his own fortune to stand in the way of striking a blow at the slave power. Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z It was evidently Memnon's plan to strike a blow that might prove decisive while the Macedonians were still wearied from their march and before they were able to form. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z In 2010, the town banned the sale of dogs and cats from pet stores in an attempt to strike a blow against the puppy mill industry. West Hollywood nears approval of first fur ban in U.S. 2011-10-01T14:19:54Z Urged by desperate entreaties from all parties in Constantinople to strike a blow against the tyrant, and deliver the empire from the yoke of a monster, Heraclius at last consented. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z They bravely strike for freedom, and on the battle-field, They’re the first to strike a blow, they are the last to yield; At Richmond and Manassas who was it won the day? Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental 2011-09-27T02:00:19.517Z Billions of dollars were lost and airport upgrade projects were stalled because Republicans decided to use the routine extension of FAA funding as an opportunity to strike a blow against organized labor. Republicans wage war on good government, and no one notices 2011-09-13T14:45:00Z The Persians, ignorant of how many more might be following them, turned and fled down the pass before the new arrivals could strike a blow. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Hence their inaction at the passage of the convoy, which, without striking a blow, entered Orleans to the unutterable delight of the people and the militiamen. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z But the Indiana decision is the second important ruling in recent months to strike a blow for students' online speech rights. Can Schools Punish Students Who Post Racy Photos Online? 2011-08-22T10:10:00Z Were she not the wife of such a fellow as Denman I would strike a blow for her deliverance. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z But she also wants to strike a blow for openness in research. Open Research Casts Doubt on Arsenic Life 2011-08-09T23:15:03.437Z The tens of thousands of troops who had not been called upon to strike a blow because there had been no room for them in the fighting line melted away as if by magic. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z I might go forth and strike a blow for that Liberty which I loved twenty years ago. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z Father Francis had resolved to strike a blow for his protégé before the day was over. The Village of Youth and Other Fairy Tales 2011-08-06T02:00:04.530Z The disguised warriors fled, leading the Skidi further away, while the Pawnees who were in reserve rushed into the defenseless village, and captured it, almost without striking a blow. Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people 2011-08-02T02:00:20.603Z Making the industry viable again would strike a blow for freedom of expression. French newspapers: The revolution at Le Monde 2011-07-28T11:34:30Z They closed in like a pack of wolves, fighting with each other to get near enough to strike a blow. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z And in spite of myself, I thought that if men worn out to this degree were obliged to fight against fresh troops continually reinforced, they would be beaten before they could strike a blow! The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z The Imperial army advanced without interruption, almost without striking a blow, while Anhalt drew back with his troops to the White-mountain close by Prague. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z Important as personal election is, to allow it to take place before this common basis is laid is “to strike a blow at the historic substance of civilization.” The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education 2011-07-19T02:00:17.220Z Though he never strike a blow, he bears the mark of Cain. Religion and the War 2011-07-18T02:00:22.307Z They have tried so many times to capture him; there have been so many plots to kill him, or for his betrayal, that anything that can strike a blow at his heart will be used. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Washington’s force in the North was so weakened by detaching troops for the defense of the South that he was unable to strike a blow. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z “Not so long as I can strike a blow,” was the reply; and the same spirit seemed to nerve all present. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z That would strike a blow far closer to the heart of Murdoch's moneyspinning machine. Time for Sky's football stars to join the anti-Murdoch Justice League 2011-07-13T21:55:00Z They cannot with clear conscience sit still and watch the fulfilment of the plot of "the Potsdam gang" without striking a blow. Religion and the War 2011-07-18T02:00:22.307Z General Washington lay helpless with his army along the Hudson River, unable to strike a blow for the lack of men and supplies. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z They came to the trial with a fixed and settled intention of striking a blow at horse-stealers, to which end it was necessary that some one, they hardly cared who, should suffer. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z For striking a blow against our government's fanatical insistence on covering its mistakes and errors with blanket secrecy, Bradley Manning deserves not punishment, but the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Why Bradley Manning is an American hero 2011-07-07T16:01:00Z Apart from the terror inspired by the suddenness of the onslaught, there was literally not a minute of time wherein to mass together and strike a blow in defence. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z Forbes, 64, is one of 14 state residents named to a newly formed state commission tasked with striking a blow against political gerrymandering by assuming from state lawmakers the politically sensitive job of redistricting. California calls on citizen to redraw political lines 2011-07-03T12:02:32Z Even the most warlike tribes did not hesitate to resort to deception, if, perchance, a victory were to be gained without striking a blow. Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z He was again master of the Empire, without striking a blow: Henry had no course but to surrender without conditions. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z Here was one who was about to strike a blow for a childless pair, who had never so much wanted a son as then in order that they might give him for their country. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z A place of freedom that would strike a blow against forced labor throughout the New World. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z In the middle of 1586 a rumour reached Ireland that Spain was about to strike a blow for Catholic Christendom. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z For some days the fleet lay off the coast of Rhode Isl-and, and it was feared for a-while that they meant to strike a blow and win back what they had lost. The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable 2011-05-23T02:00:10.807Z As the Normans witnessed the overthrow of their leader, they were completely panic-stricken, and helplessly huddled together like sheep, unable to strike a blow. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z In truth, such had been the celerity and skill of his dispositions, that they had rendered resistance hopeless, and achieved success without the necessity of striking a blow. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z South Korean opposition parties won two of three parliamentary seats contested in by-elections yesterday, striking a blow to Lee’s ruling party. Carter Says Kim Jong Il Ready to Meet With South Korea’s Lee 2011-04-28T09:53:02Z He was misinformed, however, and he lost his throne without being able to strike a blow for it. The Viceroys of Ireland 2011-05-24T02:00:11.197Z Surely you will be glad to strike a blow at these braggart Prussians! The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z The Normans stagger and reel at the fierce onset, and some fly, coward-like, without striking a blow. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Had it not been for this inexplicable inactivity, the English army would have been taken flagrante delicto, and annihilated without striking a blow. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z It was less a strife than a capture; a seizing of men in their shirts, who surrendered without striking a blow. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Readers, here's your chance to strike a blow for literary libertinage: What are your favorites? 2011 Pulitzer winners in journalism and arts 2011-04-18T19:53:00Z They advanced here some distance, practically striking a blow in the air, but neither raising the Transylvanian population nor capturing any strategic points. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z It looked to Cervera as if he might be compelled to surrender his fleet without striking a blow. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z It is a broad refutation of international perceptions that the largely democratic movements will strike a blow to Al-Qaeda. Yemen's Crisis: The President Who Cried "Al-Qaeda!" 2011-03-30T18:20:00Z After all his boasting, the lawyer-soldier let the enemy in, almost without striking a blow. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z It has been said that their hearts warmly sympathized with the struggle of the Americans for freedom, and that they believed that to aid Great Britain would be to strike a blow at liberty itself. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z There be drivers a-plenty, Ram Deen, but not many who will strike a blow for the right and defend the poor and the fatherless. The Taming of the Jungle 2011-03-23T02:00:16.887Z He’s striking a blow against “a runaway federal government and restoring the principles of free enterprise and personal liberty.” Stealth Fuel-Economy Bill Could Dramatically Raise Consumer Gas Prices 2011-03-21T17:46:00Z He will reach Paris without striking a blow, for the Bourbons are execrated. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The doughty and aggressive Captain Ebenezer Allen harassed their rear whenever opportunity was given for striking a blow. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z The American Congress believed the Canadian people to be favourable to their cause, and resolved to strike a blow which should be decisive. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z If there is a chance for our men to strike a blow, we must know it.” Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z Long Shorty had the idea that Five Ace Dan and his fellow prisoners might, in the case of a rising outside, carry out some portion of a general move by striking a blow within. The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z The truth was that the shock of that rifle bullet, ordinarily striking a blow of a half-ton, had cost him for the moment an ability to make any logical interpretation of events. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z Shall Roussilac allow a spy to reach New England, there to make known his weakness, without striking a blow for his capture? The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z "General Clinton is determined to strike a blow at the people in New Haven, and Fairfield, and New London." A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Caius without malice aforethought, but enraged by an unexpected insult, strikes a blow that destroys the sight in one eye of his adversary. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z In some places they had prepared strong positions, but these they abandoned almost without striking a blow. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z There they lay, waiting for a chance to strike a blow against the enemy. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z All this angered the Germans, for it was a matter of life and death to them to strike a blow at France as quickly as possible. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z Returning to Thessaly next year at the head of an army he procured the liberation of Pelopidas from the tyrant Alexander of Pherae without striking a blow. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z But in stations around the country, commuters are rising up and striking a blow against litter – even if they can't do anything about the weather. Bill Bryson launches battle against litter on railways 2011-02-14T00:04:00Z What joy! to strike a blow at last, finished for ever the cursed monotony of inactivity of this High Seas Fleet life. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Still, God willing, I hope to strike a blow of some importance and make my retreat safely out of the gulf. Cruise and Captures of the Alabama 2011-01-30T03:00:18.733Z By skillful feints and rapid marches, he succeeded in placing his army north of the Potomac before the Union commander could strike a blow at him. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z So the Jets are not just striving for their first championship in over 40 years: they are striking a blow for equity. The Fifth Down: Jets-Steelers, A.F.C. Championship Matchup 2011-01-21T11:07:17Z Without striking a blow, we crossed the woods, and got to the fields again. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Here, too, it’s high time to strike a blow for federalism: local law enforcement is, by definition, a local concern. How to Cut $100 Billion Without Really Crying: Kevin Hassett 2011-01-10T02:03:01Z The delay was not from lack of spirit or over caution; but with the expectation of striking a blow which would destroy the Rebel army. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Following Porter’s example in the Pacific,—I mean the first Porter, the father of the present Admiral in the Federal Navy,—I resolved to strike a blow at the enemy’s whale-fishery, off the Azores. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z "Yield thee, caitiff," cried Sir Thomas, flinging himself upon the foremost, and seizing him by the collar of his doublet with an iron grip, before he could strike a blow. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z In a message found by police with the package sent to the Chilean embassy, the group said it wanted to strike a blow against the political system but made no specific demands. Italy on alert after Rome embassy attacks 2010-12-24T16:13:33Z He meant to strike a blow with what force he had while its enlistment should continue, so that no more men might be paid for service as soldiers without doing any fighting. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z No mention was made of his advancing by Lexington; but taking that route, and being compelled to retreat by the Great Kanawha, gave Lee an opportunity to strike a blow at Washington. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z My object, in running into the Gulf of Mexico, was to strike a blow at Banks’ expedition, which was then fitting out for the invasion of Texas. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Then considered I of the persecuted state of our religion, and that I was called upon to strike a blow for its welfare. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z "Look here, boys," he shouted, "shall we let the enemy capture all our cannon without our striking a blow?" The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z Everybody within the fort who could shoot a gun or strike a blow with axe or club was engaged in the fight. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z Perhaps the account is not true; it is probable that the number of martyrs is much exaggerated, for six thousand soldiers would not stand still and be slaughtered without striking a blow. Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) 2010-12-20T17:11:42.357Z Wenger, though, was more interested in the possibility of striking a blow against a major rival on the pitch. Arsenal can beat Chelsea with passing not power, says Ars?ne Wenger 2010-10-01T21:30:00Z The parliament could strike a blow against French prestige by condemning President Nicolas Sarkozy's policy of demolishing Roma encampments and deporting thousands of Gypsy families back to Romania and Bulgaria. Barroso speech targets French anti-Gypsy campaign 2010-09-07T11:20:00Z If his story holds up, Mr. Slater was trying to strike a blow for civility. Steven Slater, AWOL Flight Attendant, and the Folk Hero Playbook 2010-08-14T21:37:00Z Still, it seems ironic that in striking a blow for freedom, Google itself would be tight-lipped. Chinese Proverb for Google: Have Patience With the Stock 2010-07-13T23:48:00Z Not everyone was convinced, however, and now a trove of 480-million-year-old fossils in Morocco appears to strike a blow to the idea of a major extinction. Fossil Trove Shows Diverse Creatures of Cambrian Did Not Disappear 2010-05-17T21:58:00Z The U.S. disclosure didn't just strike a blow for transparency in the global debate over nuclear weapons. Disclosure of nuclear numbers reveals high accuracy of unauthorized tracking 2010-05-06T04:00:00Z Naturally, the floating vote will hope for Portsmouth to strike a blow for the impoverished underdog against Tottenham. Peter Crouch targets FA Cup and World Cup glory 2010-04-11T08:55:00Z Second, is to strike a blow for liberty and freedom of the individual. Let's keep comment as free as possible 2010-04-08T17:00:00Z Federal court ruling strikes a blow against net neutrality. 2010: The Year VC's Returned? 2010-04-07T16:35:00Z “So strike a blow for freedom, privacy and responsible government by refusing to answer every question but one: how many people live in your home?” Census Day Is Near, Carrying a Weight Far Beyond the Raw Numbers 2010-03-31T01:06:00Z Balawi says the Jordanians spent thousands of dollars to settle him in Pakistan, and claims he intended from the beginning to strike a blow against the pro-U.S. In new video, CIA bomber says he lured targets with doctored intelligence 2010-03-01T05:00:00Z Having himself shipped as if he were an order of dry goods was an audacious act to those eager to strike a blow against slavery. When Special Delivery Meant Deliverance for a Fugitive Slave 2010-02-26T19:56:00Z Beyond depriving Haiti’s relief efforts of additional money, the ruling also strikes a blow at Switzerland’s efforts to shed its image as an investment haven for the world’s dictators. 2010-02-04T04:12:00Z Only too often, however, the day was made the occasion to strike a blow at the fickle lover by means of some gross caricature. The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone He was a determined, hard-fighting sailor, with little respect for neutrality in time or place if there was a chance of striking a blow for England. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical The second division fled on the fall of the Duc d'Alen�on, who was struck down by Henry himself; and the third division fled without striking a blow. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide The Coppock brothers were typical of all the brave young abolitionists who banded together to strike a blow that rocked this nation as if Jehovah in his wrath had laid hold on it. Labor and Freedom All this is done so rapidly, that often ere the victim has time to strike a blow he has been wounded and cast down, and his assailant is out of reach. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies "He has found out that the citadel cannot be easily taken, and he's ready to give up without striking a blow." The Man Who Rose Again The first started from Montreal in depth of winter, following the familiar route of the Richelieu and Lake Champlain, and intending to strike a blow at Albany. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical She noticed that every time she bent to strike a blow, the circle would plunge a step nearer her, withdrawing as she straightened again. The Voice of the Pack Let us rise to our full stature, summon our united powers, and strike a blow for freedom that will be felt around the world! Labor and Freedom The Spaniards rushed there in a body, and Gomez, who had counted upon this very thing, crossed the southern part, which was left unprotected, without striking a blow. Cuba Its Past, Present, and Future It is His will that we should strike a blow in defence of the house of our soul—the sanctuary of nationality. The Great Discovery I heard everybody say so around us—the troops fled without striking a blow. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Themselves desperate with hunger and isolation, they had resolved to strike a blow which would ring from one end of Spain to the other. The Firebrand We were directly beneath the auditorium parquet, and every seat flung down by the ushers seemed to strike a blow upon our heads, while applause shook dust into our eyes and hair. Life on the Stage Haldicott turned to the mantelpiece and moved, unseeingly, the idiotic silver ornaments upon it, waiting for an opportunity to strike a blow for her deliverance. The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece But she was there to assert herself, and did not mean to haul down her colours without striking a blow. A Traitor's Wooing They were in imminent danger of perishing ignobly in the ditch, without even striking a blow in their own defence. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 "By the faith that I swore to my dear Lady Gibourc," he said, "I had better die than never strike a blow," and so rode straight at their leader. Tales of Romance Without striking a blow the Crusaders rush into the streets, They rush into the houses. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades “Hark you, lad, are you minded to do a service for those who would strike a blow against the king?” Corporal 'Lige's Recruit A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga The chronic scowl that made little children run when the local kill-joy approached lifted at the prospect of striking a blow beneath the belt. A Traitor's Wooing For a moment they gave way to panic, and fell back without striking a blow. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 "Two years hence, if the struggle still goes on, my brave lad shall have a chance to strike a blow." Harper's Round Table, July 16, 1895 The siege of this accursed town, that has already cost us many captains and soldiers, has now lasted nearly a month, while Chasseneuil, Beziers and Carcassonne were taken almost without striking a blow. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Washington had been for some days anxiously on the lookout for some opportunity to strike a blow of consequence, when two intercepted letters gave him intelligence of this movement. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Well now, let us throw our lives into the venture, and strike a blow to be great or to fall in the attempt.’ The King's Assegai A Matabili Story Surely she could strike a blow for him? Tales of South Africa That will, of course, rest with Sir Garnet, but they say he is a dashing leader, and I fancy he will strike a blow. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War She killed the first who came within reach before he could strike a blow, her long straight blade splitting his skull even as his own sword lifted for a stroke. Red Nails Montgomery was sadly conscious of the insufficiency of his means; still he could not endure the thoughts of retiring from before the place without striking a blow. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Others thought that they ought not to sit still and do nothing, but should be brave and strike a blow for their own liberty. The Bible Story The patriots are all hollow; they weep when they are in their cups; they show their fists, but no one dares to strike a blow. Black Diamonds If it was in his mind to strike a blow at our people would he be overhauling his baggage? The Minute Boys of York Town But the Dauphin did not care to wait for his approach; and, breaking up his camp, he retreated, without striking a blow, in all haste, across the mountains. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Now was the time to strike a blow to paralyze all hostility from this quarter; now, while Carleton's regular force was weak, and before the arrival of additional troops. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Up and back they are swept by the water, and going and coming they have their chance to scratch or strike a blow. Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place They will not strike a blow for the sacred cause—at least not yet. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion He did not strike a blow, but simply stood up before his opponent with arms at guard. A Boy Knight They could have told him it was just one more hour in which the Grim Reaper could steal closer and make ready to strike a blow that would stun the entire civilized world! Dave Dawson at Casablanca The first object of Lord Cornwallis on the junction of his forces at Petersburg in May, was to strike a blow at Lafayette. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools If any of my readers had been at Machias that day I know they would have felt like striking a blow for liberty. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read In Rome itself the patriots wished to strike a blow at once; to choose a Dictator in the Senate, and call for your assistance. A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 Juvavum, the town, was conquered before its defenders had been able to strike a blow. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 Of great stature and prodigious muscle, utterly fearless, never unprepared, happen what might, he passed forty years in such wandering as I have outlined, and never had occasion to strike a blow. The Woodlands Orchids His intention was, either to oblige Sir Henry to abandon his project against Rhode Island, or to strike a blow at New York during his absence. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Had I not the direct message of the Prince to abide and wait, I would even now strike a blow. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway The German Emperor has been misjudged as few characters have been in history when he has been described as a careless, heartless intriguer, always ready to strike a blow. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 Thus the town of Menda, deprived of the defenders she was expecting, and which the sight of the English vessels had seemed to assure, was surrounded by the French troops almost without striking a blow. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 He burns, I doubt not, as I myself, to strike a blow against the English; for, if report speak truly, fortune has given him few opportunities hitherto. Barclay of the Guides The chief said he would not strike a blow with a feather to break a treaty and his solemn word. The Story of Old Fort Loudon They carried the place, and they did so without striking a blow. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Before night, Santa Fe had surrendered without striking a blow. Through Our Unknown Southwest Not only had K�bul revolted, but Hemu, his army increasing with every step, had taken Agra without striking a blow, and was pursuing the retreating garrison towards Delhi. Rulers of India: Akbar He was holding his ground, waiting for the opportunity to strike a blow. Barclay of the Guides "La Pommeraye," he said at last, "my arm is not as strong as it once was, or I should be more than tempted to strike a blow at a man whom we once called friend." Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier If he restrained them, do you imagine he was willing to bear this great dishonour without striking a blow? A Monk of Cruta Many another 44 man would have cringed–would have surrendered without striking a blow. The Coming of the Law It was almost impossible to strike a blow against the resistance of the water. The Wailing Octopus According to all human reasoning, there was no earthly necessity for any delay upon the part of the attacking Apaches, and yet, for full an hour longer, they maneuvered and reconnoitered, without striking a blow. Through Apache Lands It was decided to strike a blow at the settlement of Oyster River, twelve miles from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 It was further urged that the negro had more at stake than the white man, and that he should have a chance to strike a blow for himself. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War By noon, almost without striking a blow, every dynamite cruiser and warship on the eastern coast had been seized and manned by the Terrorists. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror While General Buckner was in command of this department, he instructed me to strike a blow at the enemy in Kentucky. History of Morgan's Cavalry He had no rifle with which to fire a stealthy shot at them, and it was necessary that he should first return to his warriors before striking a blow. Through Apache Lands Burgoyne ached to strike a blow at New England. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. There was hard things said of him, but he could allers strike a blow for a friend, or hold his own with the next man, let him be who he might. Stories by American Authors, Volume 7 It seems to me as if Heaven threw her in my way; and I'll not give her up without striking a blow. The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia "I care not when I die, brother—but I want to strike a blow or two first, and how can that be done if death comes by water and fire?" Nuala O'Malley But we’re fair wild to get in the ruck, and strike a blow at the Kaiser’s soldiers. The Big Five Motorcycle Boys on the Battle Line Or, With the Allies in France On his left, the Americans were watching their chance to strike a blow in his rear. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. Did she strike a blow and pretend the while to put far away from her any such intention? The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 Hereupon, Lucius thought it the proper time to strike a blow towards recovering his authority. Pope Adrian IV An Historical Sketch We go to strike a blow for liberty! Legends & Romances of Brittany “Nothing would make him happier than to have the power to strike a blow like this, and to identify us with the place in any way.” The Moving Finger After driving the Americans from Canada, they next determined to make themselves masters of Lake Champlain, recover the forts they had lost, and so gain a foothold for striking a blow at our northern colonies. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76. The remaining Messenians begged him to lead them to a new country, but he would not leave Greece as long as he could strike a blow against Sparta. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Adrian declared this atrocity tantamount to high treason, and at once resolved to punish it by striking a blow such as till his time had not been struck at Rome at all. Pope Adrian IV An Historical Sketch Perhaps the Star Watch might—" "Kanus could strike a blow and conquer a star system before the Star Watch could be summoned and arrive to stop him. The Dueling Machine Did you give him a blow then?—I did not strike a blow at the man. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign There never was a man more prompt Or swift to strike a blow: Give but the word, and Charger Prigg Was down upon the foe. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit The Brown Treaty of 1874, which contained a list of manufactures, was rejected at Washington, while in Canada it was criticized as striking a blow at the infant manufactures of the country. George Brown They falsely affirm themselves most strong adherents to the Pope, receive the confidences of the Papal Delegates, and by treasonable use of this knowledge of their secret mission, defeat them ere they strike a blow. The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts When grim death strikes a blow, whenever so near and dear a friend is levelled, cold, breathless, dead—we see, we know there is the end! The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes His sorry fleet notwithstanding, La Jonquière decided to strike a blow at Annapolis. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France He gave a strong aid to the tendency of advancing civilization, to separate philosophy from theology, thereby striking a blow, slow in its effect, and effectual in its destructive operation, on all priestcraft. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." But he had scarce a chance to strike a blow. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons This unlooked-for accession of strength determined Lieutenant-Colonel Murray to advance into the interior, and strike a blow that would bring the war to a conclusion. The History of the First West India Regiment The other day I had a letter from a man who said he wouldn't join my society because he feared I was "striking a blow at the family, which is the cornerstone of society." The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V The opposition to woman suffrage strikes a blow at the foundation-stone of this republic, which is self-representation by means of the ballot. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV "Would it not be wise, Charles," asked Paula wistfully, "just for us to try to escape, ourselves, and not try—" "Wise, perhaps," admitted Bell, "but I've got to strike a blow while I can." Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 The normal Dean is a goodly, sleek, bookish man, who would hardly strike a blow under any provocation. Is He Popenjoy? Never, as long as we can strike a blow for freedom. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule He suspected that the five were prowling in the neighborhood, looking for some such opportunity, and that they would strike a blow before the rising of the morrow’s sun. A Waif of the Mountains He was not brave enough to strike a blow, but he hoped to shift the responsibility upon the shoulders of his brethren. The Fiery Totem A Tale of Adventure in the Canadian North-West That is what the followers of the great teacher would tell the peasant yearning for help to strike a blow upon the invaders. The Soul of a People They also wished to strike a blow which would appall the savages and prevent all future outrages. King Philip Makers of History Every man in reach tried to strike a blow. The Solar Magnet As it was, an enemy would have to steal from the gloom and approach near enough to touch them, before striking a blow or firing a shot. A Waif of the Mountains It was the long shot he had gambled on, the one chance he had to strike a blow. Raiders of the Universes During the first week in December, 1915, the Germans concentrated strong reenforcements and an immense amount of artillery with the object of striking a blow at the allied line in Flanders and Artois. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War June 23.—It seems that Lee waits, if we divide our army, to strike a blow on Washington. Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 Still, the crown is mine by right, and I am going to strike a blow for it. The Traitors If I hear you strike a blow at the ship, I’ll drop it. Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys In this way, as he passed along the coast, he collected an immense treasure in silver and gold, both coin and bullion, without having to strike a blow for it. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History In this she was seconded by Serbia, who asked the aid of the Allies in striking a blow which would have prevented what proved from the allied point of view to be a calamity. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War In the darkness one steals behind him, strikes a blow, and he falls. Harper's Young People, June 29, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly You are ready to seize by intrigue and by stealth—we are preparing to strike a blow of another sort.” The Traitors Hunger is an animal appetite; a brute impulse suddenly prompts one to strike a blow in anger. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions Brave fellows like you know well when a blow must be struck, and where is the true Mexican who was ever afraid to strike a blow when he knew that it was needed? The Mexican Twins Fixing his eyes on the armed malcontents who were waiting to spring, he clinched his hand and made a downward gesture, as if striking a blow. The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition. There is great danger when you strike a blow with a sharp instrument.” Stuyvesant A Franconia Story Our people are waiting for a signal to strike a blow at these Egyptians. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces They jostled one another in their eager malice to strike a blow. Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer Free to starve if you will not work on their terms, or if you will not strike a blow for freedom. The Mexican Twins "Now is our time to strike a blow that shall put heart into the friends of our cause," said Washington to General Greene. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services Here it seems to me that the convention may now strike a blow more powerful than for many years. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III He drained his cup and thrust it at her as if striking a blow. The Saracen: The Holy War He cannot strike a blow, till the Lord say, Go down and smite, but sometimes he does obtain from the high possessor of Heaven and Earth, a License for the doing of it. The Wonders of the Invisible World Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New-England, to which is added A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches He had not even offered to strike a blow. The Rival Campers Ashore The Mystery of the Mill As early as 1666, and again in 1672, we find the government planning to strike a blow at the coffee houses. All About Coffee There he lies, unable to strike a blow, or lift his arm. Days of Heaven Upon Earth Clark decided to strike a blow at the British across the Ohio. History Plays for the Grammar Grades There indeed we might strike a blow that would break up the deep foundations of despotic power so as that neither art or force could again collect and cement the scattered elements. As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century Was this workman one of the mysterious band of criminals who, he was more and more convinced, meant to strike a blow at Monsieur Barbey, and his partner, Nanteuil? Messengers of Evil Being a Further Account of the Lures and Devices of Fantômas Papa said, the other day, that victory must mean more to the man who has gone through the war, than to him who has hardly had time to strike a blow. The Inglises Or, How the Way Opened Its partial extent not fully understood at first, it not only lifted a load from the General's mind, but showed him where he too could strike a blow. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government This superstition was the cause of most of the bloodshed and terror upon Tanna; and being thus challenged, I asked God's help, and determined to strike a blow against it. The Story of John G. Paton Or Thirty Years Among South Sea Cannibals The Ghibelines did not venture to strike a blow, but departed on the day before his arrival. Dante: His Times and His Work The soldiers were out of their saddles now, prisoners all; having surrendered without striking a blow. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Underneath they are chamfered away to a sharp edge; and projecting far beyond the hair of the foot, they cut like chisels when the animal strikes a blow with them. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt But although the Makololo had fled from their home without striking a blow in its defence, they now proved themselves warriors in the true sense of the word. The Giraffe Hunters They did not have to strike a blow. The Message If you had been killed while rendering me this wonderful service, or incapacitated so that you could no longer strike a blow for your country and mine, I should never have forgiven myself. The Rough Road To have her poverty-stricken home invaded by a host of strangers was striking a blow at the most sensitive weakness of this proud woman. Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets and Other Tales Lafayette and the other generals felt great bitterness on that day because they had been swept into battle but had not been allowed to strike a blow. Lafayette They are gone, and they are harmless," continued Hawkeye, waving his hand, with a melancholy smile, at their manifest alarm: "they'll never shout the war-whoop nor strike a blow with the tomahawk again! The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 Britain was striking a blow for freedom, for her very life. The Message For the man saw plainly that the coveted opportunity for striking a blow at Desmond, behind his back, was very near at hand; and he could afford to bide his time. Captain Desmond, V.C. But they were immediately joined by practically all the nobility and high officials, and the o-omi's troops having dispersed without striking a blow, Emishi and his people were all executed. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era But as for the admonition of Xenagoras to quit Attica and never strike a blow, Themistocles would have none of it. A Victor of Salamis "To think, monsieur," he added, "that you should be here, tending poor Boulanger, as if he were your equal, when you might have been striking a blow yonder for your dear France." The King's Warrant A Story of Old and New France Though, however, Austria by her diplomatic attitude had secured, without striking a blow, the settlement in her sense of the Eastern Question, she emerged from the contest without allies and without friends. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" No man present was prepared to strike a blow at the embodiment of the Divine Right of Scholarship. The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's The Story of the Work in Hwochow There was no fighting, for there was no room for any one to strike a blow. Pyrrhus Makers of History Then he will come forth in his strength, and strike a blow that shall sound in all the countries of the world. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen He reviewed and reunited it, gave it one day’s rest, seized, without striking a blow, on Montargis and Château-Renard, and threw himself with the utmost rapidity on the royal army. Political Women, Vol. 1 Epaminondas saw then no chance left for striking a blow but by a pitched battle, with all his forces. Ancient States and Empires Philip of Hesse surrendered without striking a blow, and was likewise treacherously held in captivity and humiliated in every possible way by the Emperor. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church It was then that Daniel O'Connell, the great leader of the Catholic Association in Ireland, saw his chance to strike a blow for Catholic emancipation. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) When the Florentine army was besieging Piancaldoli, Cecca ingeniously contrived to enable the soldiers to enter it by means of mines, without striking a blow. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 03 (of 10), Filarete and Simone to Mantegna The British government, though not unwilling to forgive the perfidy of its former confederate, was powerless to strike a blow on his behalf until it was too late. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) And I suppose you will be for striking a blow for the cause like the rest of us. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 That settles it, if we are to strike a blow at all it must be now! Athelstane Ford The forces of the Spanish Government fell back without striking a blow. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) But there was hardly occasion to strike a blow. The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. Then it was that the thought occurred to them whether they might not yet strike a blow for the recovery of their valleys! The Huguenots in France Why not then strike a blow for the right cause?” asked Leath. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 One or two small American brigs fell a prey to British frigates; but in every instance the disparity of force was so great that the weaker surrendered without striking a blow. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Too cowardly to strike a blow, he skulked behind the protection of his position. No Clue A Mystery Story Each was restrained from striking a blow by the knowledge that the other two would instantly combine against him. The Huntress Mialet was sacked and burnt—Roland, still suffering from his wounds, being unable to strike a blow in defence of his stronghold. The Huguenots in France Timme in the following scene strikes a blow at the abjectly sensual involved in much of the then sentimental, unrecognized and unrealized. Laurence Sterne in Germany A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century To bind; used formerly for striking a blow. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. He was with them like the skilled boxer meeting the skilled opponent, but Paul might at any time strike a blow contrary to science, and therefore unexpected. The Riflemen of the Ohio A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" The instinctive knowledge that the first man to strike a blow would have to fight all three kept them apart. The Huntress The lad would have liked to ride with them and strike a blow for the King, but the gardener would not hear of it. Tales of Folk and Fairies When Abercrombie received information from some prisoners that De Levi was about to reinforce Montcalm, he determined, if possible to strike a blow before a junction could be effected. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America He was bent, as he says, on striking a blow for the poor. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete |
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