knock back
Example Sentences
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He also appeared to knock back a suggestion floated by the EU's defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius earlier this month for a possible European defence force that could replace US troops on the continent.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Operators and landlords said the council should only knock back applications if there are safety concerns or if the landlord has been shown to be irresponsible.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023
That will likely knock back the country's gross domestic product - initially predicted by officials to grow 4% in 2022, he added.
From Reuters ● Oct. 7, 2022
Late in the third quarter of Sunday’s game, the Commanders called a blitz, opting to forgo zone coverage on the back end to stay aggressive and knock back the Lions.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2022
Now it had redundant solar panels, whose frequent bursts of coordinated electricity were strong enough to knock back an elephant.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
