knocked
Example Sentences
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Asian markets fell Wednesday as surging bond yields and stubborn inflation concerns knocked an investor confidence already shaken by US President Donald Trump's renewed threats of striking Iran.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
After they knocked on the wall and heard knocking back, officers cut into Brewjee’s wall and uncovered only cinder block and cement, according to police.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
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
“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
But as quick as we knocked off for noon dinner, Tansy was all over us.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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