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

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

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