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: a junior enlisted man in the U.S. Navy who has declared an occupational specialty
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: a forward in soccer
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Parkinson, a striker, found himself on the substitutes’ bench, including in the Champions League, but his first (and only) senior appearance was in a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to record-breaking achievements and the Portuguese striker set yet another mark on Tuesday.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s now two positions — defensive mid and striker — that will add to Pochettino’s headache in selecting the roster for the November camp and beyond.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Sophomore striker Max Tillmann has exceed expectations while filling the void left by Curmi’s graduation.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to record-breaking achievements and the Portuguese striker set yet another mark on Tuesday.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s now two positions — defensive mid and striker — that will add to Pochettino’s headache in selecting the roster for the November camp and beyond.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Sophomore striker Max Tillmann has exceed expectations while filling the void left by Curmi’s graduation.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Striker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striker. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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striker
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strik·er
ˈstrī-kər 
: a worker on strike
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