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knockdown

[nok-doun] / ˈnɒkˌdaʊn /




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Thousands gathered at the Knockdown Center, a former factory in Queens, some carrying signs that said "Pothole Politics" and "Childcare for All".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Tuesday night at Knockdown Center in Queens, nearly 2,000 people were handed something fragile and entrusted — implicitly implored — not to break it.”

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

The location wasn’t the company’s home at Lincoln Center; instead, the concerts were held at the Knockdown Center, a door factory turned rough-hewed art and performance space in Queens.

From New York Times • May 17, 2021

Knockdown brand foam can be used in most situations, including many house fires, where water would be ineffective, Fire Department spokeswoman Cynthia Schuster said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2020

A simple invitation to dinner in Eaton Square, written for Lady Knockdown, but with a postscript from Lucia, herself: "Do come, and I will promise not to tease you as I did last night."

From Two Years Ago, Volume II. by Kingsley, Charles




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