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Local authorities said 116 telecommunications towers had been knocked out of service, with landline, mobile and internet connections down in some northern areas of the province.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

Eight years ago in Moscow, England were knocked out by Croatia at this stage, having led 1-0 after Kieran Trippier's fifth-minute free-kick.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Open in 2024, only to lose out to world No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was knocked out of this year’s Wimbledon tournament by Naomi Osaka.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The Three Lions were knocked out by Brazil in the quarter-finals.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

I rolled several yards along the embankment, and when I came to a stop, I was too shocked to cry, with my breath knocked out and grit and pebbles in my eyes and mouth.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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