knock about
Example Sentences
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The 10% tariff would knock about 0.1% to 0.2% off the affected countries’ gross domestic product, Goldman Sachs’ chief European economist Sven Jari Stehn estimated in a research note.
From Barron's β Jan. 19, 2026
Today, we'll knock about 40 degrees off that number.
From Seattle Times β Jun. 28, 2022
The ball inside would knock about, shattering the quiet night.
From Washington Post β Jun. 27, 2018
Nashville GM David Poile said cap situations put five or six teams in position for top-end free agents — and knock about half the league out of the running.
From Washington Times β Jun. 19, 2018
It really is too bad of old folks, that can’t knock about and enjoy their lives, to pen up young maids like so many sheep.
From The Gold that Glitters The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender by W.O.E. Evans
