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knock

[nok] / nɒk /






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We’re going to fight for every game, one game at a time, knock it out of the park and hope for the best.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Promoted to open in the absence of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Capsey struck three sixes in her brilliant knock as the hosts reached their target of 137 with 16 balls to spare.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites and threaten astronauts -- and create dazzling auroras in the skies known as the northern or southern lights.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Staff would drop off food outside the door, knock, leave and he would open it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Coach’s back is to me when I knock on his open office door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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