knock

Example Sentences

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Mr. Trump was in the mood to knock down the East Wing of the White House and build in its place something huge and imposing, certainly needed, possibly grand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

One of the issues that led to the ban was the impact on parking space, with motorhomes and campervans often seen parked across more than one bay, and the knock on impact on tourism.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"I can't imagine how helpless people must have been," she said between heavy sighs, adding: "I really regret that I didn't knock on a single door."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Too much age can knock you flat with injuries and fatigue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“Mavis should knock on the door. Nobody in their right mind would turn away a helpless twelve-year-old.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller