knock out
Example Sentences
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When these materials slam into Earth's magnetic shield, they can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts -- and create colourful auroras in the skies of northern and southern latitudes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway knock out five-time champions Brazil, and progress to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
These are days when you knock out a bunch of important personal tasks that you’ve been putting off, like scheduling key appointments, going for your annual physical and paying your bills.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“We can’t keep rebuilding the same vulnerable systems while copper theft continues to knock out lights across Los Angeles,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
“Awesome. You’ll knock out those hours in no time.”
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
