short strike

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

A strike that lasts for a short period.

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Examples (10)

  • The union decided on a short strike to protest the new policy.
  • Despite the short strike, production was significantly impacted.
  • Workers hoped a short strike would be enough to bring management to the negotiating table.
  • Management was surprised by the sudden, short strike that morning.
  • Historically, short strikes have often been more effective than prolonged ones in this industry.
  • They threatened a short strike if their demands were not met by Friday.
  • The company was able to recover quickly from the short strike.
  • A series of short strikes caused widespread disruption across the transport network.
  • Is a short strike truly enough to make a difference in such a large corporation?
  • The employees concluded their short strike after reaching a preliminary agreement.