knock

Example Sentences

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But at UConn, coach Dan Hurley has discovered the formula to staying on top in a sport designed to knock you down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Kane missed the game against Japan after picking up a knock in training and England, who lacked ideas in attack, do not have a candidate who is ready to be his back-up.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Now that the money is better, that might knock out several college players in the draft.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Investors have cheered the extra supply from Saudi Arabia, but are under no illusions that it’s enough to knock down crude-oil futures prices, which were looking at gains of 46% for the week.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“Mavis should knock on the door. Nobody in their right mind would turn away a helpless twelve-year-old.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller