The matches I took from the bowl in here wouldn't strike.

He took one for himself, struck a match, lighted both, and they walked on.

He shut the door, struck a match to light an oil lamp.

He strode over, struck a match on the seat of his pants.

The match didn't strike, because Shenrich's hand gave up the effort.

We heard Bertie fumbling with something, then a match struck.

A flame of anger sparked, like a match struck in the dark.

A sharp spark of light, a match struck, catches my eye.

The match struck a stone floor and went out.