knockout blow
Example Sentences
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That was all resilient Everton needed to retake the lead and land a knockout blow as substitute Thierno Barry scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
In the sixth round, Joshua backed the 28-year-old internet personality into a corner and delivered the knockout blow with a right to the chin that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Google has aimed a knockout blow at a massive cyber weapon that researchers say is running silently on millions of devices in the homes of consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
With their playoff victory over the Chicago Bears, the Rams proved they have no problem delivering the knockout blow in games in which the season is at stake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026
All I do is sink to my knees, felled by the words that could deliver such a knockout blow.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
