knockout
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Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marked Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
He was substituted in all of England's knockout matches, including after only 61 minutes of the final loss to Spain in Berlin.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Thankfully, the U.S. acquitted itself adequately, reaching the first knockout round, when the team was promptly clipped—on July 4, no less—by the eventual winner, Brazil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Conference League was introduced to give more teams the chance to play proper European football, rather than be eliminated in knockout rounds.
From BBC • May 28, 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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