knocking down
Example Sentences
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"She was knocking down doors before people even knew about women's rugby, these rugby teams are growing really fast and it is a result of decisions she made and took," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Lockheed has spent the past year rushing to assemble new suppliers for its Patriot interceptor, a high-end missile capable of knocking down a range of airborne attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
I think that that administration is one that is laser-focused on delivering, and that means working hard and knocking down barriers that may prevent you from being able to deliver.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026
What McCarthy discovers is that in a society obsessed with male bravado, one that far too often values virility above vulnerability, it’s the knocking down of emotional walls that enables male friendships to thrive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
They said that Senator Trueba replied by slamming his fist down on the presidential desk, knocking down the flag and the bust of the Founding Father.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
