knockout blow
Example Sentences
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The strength of his serve - firing down three aces from a break down to seal victory - proved to be the knockout blow.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
The instant that Oklahoma City delivers the knockout blow to L.A., he will be free to ply his trade wherever he sees fit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
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
Eze delivered the knockout blow in the 61st minute, with an assist from more miserable Tottenham defending.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 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
