knockout

Example Sentences

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In January, Google used a U.S. court order to aim a knockout blow at Ipidea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The ensuing knockout streak has catapulted him into - perhaps prematurely - conversations about world titles.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Before this, cup or knockout matches that ended in draws were settled by replays, by drawing lots or tossing coins.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In truth, the knockout felt inevitable even when 32-year-old Franklin managed to recover from a third-round right hand that sent him crashing to the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

All I do is sink to my knees, felled by the words that could deliver such a knockout blow.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak