knockout
Example Sentences
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So if Argentina looks poised for victory in a knockout round, Sagan and his team will be standing by with flights to the next game before the final whistle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But if Curacao can rebound with a positive result against Ecuador in its second game, it could advance to the knockout stages and begin writing the Cinderella story of the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Only the top two finishers are assured of advancing to the knockout stages, so a quality team will be left behind.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Under the World Cup's expanded format, the two sides could face each other in the knockout stage.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The knockout possibilities knock Dorcas out because here—with grown-ups and as in war—people play for keeps.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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