How to use "stroke" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi
Example sentences for "stroke" in popular movie and book plots
- After knocking Kuzco out, Yzma orders Kronk to kill him and hide the body, but Kronk has a stroke of conscience and saves him. - The Emperor's New Groove
- In a stroke of luck, Alex wins a contest to shoot a halftime, half-court shot. - Longshot (film)
- While travelling on the tube herself, her handbag containing her credit cards is stolen, and she suffers a stroke in one of the packed cars. - King Solomon's Carpet
- They began a duel that was much more pitiful than Tajōmaru's account had made it sound, and Tajōmaru ultimately won through a stroke of luck. - Rashomon
- Ellie's family also suffers when her mother has a stroke which causes paralysis. - Contact (novel)
- He climbs out on the ledge, where Aloysius locks him out and watches as he slips and falls off the building at the stroke of midnight. - The Hudsucker Proxy
- Unfortunately, Harry suffers a massive stroke and is disabled, leaving him unable to speak or walk. - The Sum of Us
- Shortly afterward, Sir Charles suffers a debilitating stroke and dr Herder has a nervous breakdown upon realizing what Jack has done. - The Ruling Class (film)
- Old Prince Bolkonsky dies of a stroke knowing that French marauders are coming for his estate. - War and Peace
- In particular, those children born closest to the stroke of midnight wield more powerful gifts than the others. - Midnight's Children
- After being paid off, and returning home for some clothes, Robert is shot at the stroke of midnight. - After the Thin Man
- Happy accomplishes his mission by a stroke of luck. - Decision Before Dawn
- When Lennie tells Mae that he loves to stroke soft things, Mae allows him to stroke her hair, telling him not to "muss it up". - Of Mice and Men (1939 film)
- After finding out about Lennie's habit, she offers to let him stroke her hair, but panics and begins to scream when she feels his strength. - Of Mice and Men
- By a tragic stroke of bad luck, Jack spots the enemy aircraft and, bent on avenging his friend, begins an attack. - Wings (1927 film)
- Then Jane receives word that her aunt mrs Reed is calling for her, because she suffered a stroke after her son John died. - Jane Eyre
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