sympathetic strike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sympathetic strike
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Word was passed among us, and we resolved to initiate a sympathetic strike beginning with our next meal.
From Literature
His accompaniment drowns the melody, his rhythm goes on a sympathetic strike, dynamic and other artistic properties become hysterical; no matter, he—"feels"!
From Project Gutenberg
I suppose you mean in the way of a sympathetic strike, and that is entirely improbable.
From Project Gutenberg
The shops are shuttered after local merchants united to call a sympathetic strike.
From Time
Is it true that if the railroad men's strike is declared the telegraphers' and typewriters' unions will order a sympathetic strike?
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