knockdown
Example Sentences
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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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