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The 10% tariff would knock about 0.1% to 0.2% off the affected countries’ gross domestic product, Goldman Sachs’ chief European economist Sven Jari Stehn estimated in a research note.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

Today, we'll knock about 40 degrees off that number.

From Seattle Times Jun. 28, 2022

The ball inside would knock about, shattering the quiet night.

From Washington Post Jun. 27, 2018

Nashville GM David Poile said cap situations put five or six teams in position for top-end free agents — and knock about half the league out of the running.

From Washington Times Jun. 19, 2018

He said "That fella along public house playing—he got 'em spear in his hand, and knock about things all a same like it duck egg."

From Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 by W. H. (William Henry) Corfield




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