knockout

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They ultimately fell to Croatia on penalties in the knockout stage but, with a wealth of talent at their disposal, could prove tricky opponents at this summer's World Cup in North America.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

At just 18 years and 226 days old, he became the youngest player in the club's history to start twice in the Champions League knockout stages, beating Vinicius' record by 10 days.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“Tow” might not be a knockout, but it’s far from the dregs of cinema.

From Salon • Mar. 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