knock back

Example Sentences

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He also appeared to knock back a suggestion floated by the EU's defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius earlier this month for a possible European defence force that could replace US troops on the continent.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Crouched around a smoking barbeque, down a back alley in Seoul, Lee Geon-il clinks glasses with his friends and they knock back their first soju of the night.

From BBC • May 8, 2022

If you’re looking to narrow the field, forgo the dry and compact pork meatballs, which need every lick of tomato sauce to knock back.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2022

Finally, all around are signs the world economy is emerging from the Omicron knock back of late-2021 and supply chain delays continue to ease.

From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2022

When Zu reached over to knock back the hood of the girl’s “Virginia Is for Lovers” sweatshirt, she revealed a long, glossy black braid.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken