knock off
Example Sentences
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McCollum knew how to knock off a national champion because, for much of his coaching life, he’d been a national champion himself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
If he does, it would knock off another McKenzie milestone, the South African's top score of 226.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
But Young’s play has improved lately, and he just completed 15-of-20 passes with three touchdowns to knock off the Los Angeles Rams, one of the league’s top teams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
Muncy did have some rust to knock off, going hitless in three at-bats with a walk and strikeout in his first game back Monday night against crafty Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
"And the mockingjays spread it around the orchard. That's how everyone knows to knock off," she continues.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
