knocked out
Example Sentences
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But that punch, if devastating to Chakrabarti’s campaign, had clearly not knocked out Wiener — who was ready Tuesday night with a few punches of his own in a speech to his supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Storm Jangmi -- which was downgraded from a typhoon -- injured 15 people in southern Japan on Tuesday, knocked out power to thousands of homes and grounded hundreds of flights.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
But the lowest moment of a woeful month came in early January when they were involved in the biggest shock in FA Cup history when they were knocked out by non-league Maccesfield.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
At first, it appeared the bell had saved Nkuta, but the referee determined that the fighter was already knocked out and awarded the victory to Moraes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
I had the breath knocked out of me for a moment.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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