knocked out
Example Sentences
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At first, it appeared the bell had saved Nkuta, but the referee determined that the fighter was already knocked out and awarded the victory to Moraes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The final line-up was completed after Thursday's second semi-final, when 10 more countries progressed and another five were knocked out.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Now the Kings are on the verge of being knocked out of the playoffs in the first round for the fifth year in a row.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
The strikes knocked out 5.7 million barrels a day, roughly 5% of global supply—the largest single oil supply disruption ever recorded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
I’d seen it in a photograph in the newspaper, the day after Joe Louis knocked out Jim Braddock and laid him on the mat to become heavyweight champion.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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