knocking about
Example Sentences
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The ruling had the effect of knocking about $16 million off expected income from the property owners.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024
But regulators turned down the request last month, knocking about 20% off Metro's share price.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023
Bayer's shares lag those of its global rivals, having fallen about 40% - knocking about 30 billion euros off its market valuation - since it bought Monsanto in 2018 for about $63 billion.
From Reuters • Feb. 9, 2023
For one thing, “Dream” is laugh-out-loud funny, with sharp double-takes, clown antics, huffing, puffing and vaudeville-style knocking about.
From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2022
There being no immediate threat, my breath slowed down, my heart stopped knocking about in my chest, and I began to regain my senses.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
