knockout

Example Sentences

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The Missouri city was the English Football Association's preferred location, despite two of their group games and several potential knockout matches being on the east coast of the United States.

From Barron's

Ball could seek a rematch with Figueroa, although the American might be reluctant to take that option after his knockout win.

From BBC

Women's ice hockey enters the knockout phase, with two quarter-finals taking place.

From BBC

Instead of criss-crossing the country for the group stage games, teams will advance in the tournament and move progressively closer to the knockout rounds held at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

The win takes Stuttgart, who were drawn to face Scottish champions Celtic in the knockout play-off round of the Europa League on Friday, three points clear of Leipzig in fourth spot.

From Barron's