knob

Example Sentences

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"This means that phosphate scarcity is the primary control knob for methane production and emissions in the open ocean," Weber says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Nonetheless, don’t expect any team to start instructing its hitters to move their hands up off the knob.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

She had the kind that had batteries and a digital display and a few that that had a knob on top that showed the temperature.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

I melted a knob of butter in a small saucepan, then a spoonful of the dried leaves.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

I went to the door and put my hand on the knob.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu