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Strike at

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Physical Confrontation

Used when describing a physical attack or motion towards someone or something.

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He struck at the intruder with a fierce blow.
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Effort to Solve

Implies an attempt to tackle a challenge or problem, not necessarily physical.

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The committee struck at the issue with several meetings.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe an attack on concepts, beliefs or reputations.

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The article struck at the politician's credibility.
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