knocking down

Example Sentences

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Redemption announcements have been knocking down share prices of Blackstone BX -4.03%decrease; red down pointing triangle and its competitors who manage large private-credit funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

They fired out to an early lead thanks to Baker-Mazara, who followed up a 13-point outburst Saturday by knocking down three consecutive 3’s in a three-minute stretch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

We were able to put the fire out, but only by knocking down the tree, smashing most of the ornaments, and ruining all our presents.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls