knock out
Example Sentences
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The storm, which caused chaos from Texas to the tip of Maine over the weekend, snarled roadways, knocked out power, and buried major cities under a thick blanket of snow.
From BBC
Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.
From Barron's
Around 10% of U.S. natural gas production was temporarily knocked out of commission just as demand was spiking, noted strategists at Saxo Bank.
From MarketWatch
This time, Tien needed only three sets to knock out the former U.S.
"A key lever we have to pull is knock out oil sales through the shadow fleet," Martin told BBC Verify.
From BBC
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