knockdown
Example Sentences
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Even the neuroscientist Anil Seth, one of the most prominent skeptical voices on AI consciousness, concedes there is “no knockdown argument” that consciousness requires a biological substrate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
By the championship rounds, Warrington appeared to need a knockdown, but there was little sign of one coming.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
Showing her continued emergence as a knockdown shooter, Jaquez made 10 of 14 shots, including five of six three-pointers, and is now shooting a career-high 48.6% from beyond the arc this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025
The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
“This is when we’re supposed to argue. Have a knockdown, drag-out fight.”
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
