knockout

Example Sentences

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But against Texas, a team that had dominated them during the regular season, the Bruins did all the counting as the Longhorns lay flat on their backs during an eventual knockout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In January, Google used a U.S. court order to aim a knockout blow at Ipidea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In truth, the knockout felt inevitable even when 32-year-old Franklin managed to recover from a third-round right hand that sent him crashing to the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The ensuing knockout streak has catapulted him into - perhaps prematurely - conversations about world titles.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

If they were playing knockout, Scott always came up with a new rule that helped him win.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies