knocked
Example Sentences
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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
Scott, a former Bush and Trump United States attorney, managed to get Williamson’s original 23-count indictment knocked down to the Becerra account issue, along with lying to the FBI and filing a false tax return.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“Drake was very highly regarded before then. For some people, that knocked him off the pedestal a bit.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
A similar event had been held prior to Dubois' victory over Anthony Joshua in September 2024, when he knocked out the former champion in the ninth round.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Imagine if they knocked on his door and Clare wasn’t there!
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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