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We witness McFadin as he smilingly interrogates—and intimidates—witnesses and plaintiffs, beguiles juries and sweet-talks judges, knocking down charges against Kenrex as if bowling strike after strike.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

At the time, The New York Times memorably called her "the blunt instrument knocking down their own Berlin Wall".

From BBC May 5, 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

The East Wing has now been reduced to rubble to make way for Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom, with workers knocking down some of the final bricks on Monday, an AFP photographer saw.

From Barron's Dec. 1, 2025

Flux’s Time Suck was startled by the flash; it shuffled side to side, knocking down nearby Clock Watchers.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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