knock

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An agreement could knock down oil prices and ease the upward pressure on costs for transport, manufacturing, food and consumer fuels across the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Only six boundaries were scored after the resumption, though Capsey innovatively picked the gaps in a large outfield, while Jones provided a late flurry in her 21-ball knock to avoid England's innings from falling away.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Part of that job is understanding the fan base and showing that you value them, and every time you show up you knock their socks off and keep them coming back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The pep-rally crack, in particular, is a not-so-subtle knock at Success Academy, the most high-performing of them all.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

There was a knock on the door, followed almost immediately by Hannah and her sloth peeking through the opening.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste