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knockdown

[nok-doun] / ˈnɒkˌdaʊn /




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The fines come a month after firefighters declared an official knockdown of the stubborn warehouse blaze, which sent thick smoke into the surrounding neighborhoods and across Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

SAN ANTONIO—The knockdown, drag-out Western Conference Finals are barely halfway over, and they’re already a modern classic.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

By the championship rounds, Warrington appeared to need a knockdown, but there was little sign of one coming.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2026

The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.

From Barron's Nov. 16, 2025

“No, he’s up, he’s up! Just a knockdown, more of a stumble, really…This fight is far from over...”

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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