knock about
Example Sentences
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While some of the barrels being transported through the strait have been successfully re-routed, experts still estimate that the war has knocked about a tenth of the world's supply out of the market.
From BBC
"There was a lot of money knocking about," he told ITV's Jonathan Ross Show.
From BBC
The ruling had the effect of knocking about $16 million off expected income from the property owners.
From Seattle Times
But regulators turned down the request last month, knocking about 20% off Metro's share price.
From BBC
It wasn’t a truant officer at his door, though — no one had ever come knocking about that.
From Seattle Times
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