knocked out
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Everton ended their 34-game WSL unbeaten streak in December and Chelsea could not recover, eventually finishing third and being knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals by Arsenal.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Increase in playoffs-related revenue over last year for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., whose New York Knicks won the NBA championship in June after getting knocked out in the Eastern Conference Finals last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Their European campaign lasted just four games as they were knocked out in the Europa League qualifying rounds in August and were relegated with 35 points the following May.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
However, the roofer has returned to the chair almost a month after England were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Argentina.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Something in the way Derek looked made the condition look like more than just being knocked out.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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