The strike made him, at age 42, a major independent player.

"The strike is making my life a lot better," he said.

And a February teachers' strike had made striking seem like a real possibility.

For most of its duration, the strike rarely made the local television news.

Endless strikes are not wanted and will make the situation worse for millions.

That 35-yard strike midway through the period made it 37-14.

The strike has made me think a little bit more about their situation.

Such a strike, they argue, would make sense only once large facilities had been built.

On 2-1, a ball or a strike makes a vast difference.

But the strike apparently made a huge impact, and the meeting, too.