knock out

Example Sentences

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And yes, your day-to-day might feel more strained while you’re trying to knock out this last $20,000 — but I promise that you’ll feel much lighter entering your 41st birthday with no debt.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

So don’t expect $28 tickets for finals or knock out rounds to the most in-demand sports including women’s artistic gymnastics, basketball, swimming or track and field to be sold at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The attacks do more than just knock out the power -- they also sap the morale, particularly of the communities of workers and families that have been built around the plants.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

This time, Tien needed only three sets to knock out the former U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

It’s clear now that the Luftwaffe has failed to knock out the RAF.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin