knocked

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

Gauff follows men's top seed Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in being knocked out in the first week in Paris.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Have we been knocked off our metaphorical surfboard from time to time? Of course.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

At 5 p.m., about an hour after the email was sent, Waldorf was getting out of the shower when the CEO of the hospital, Larry Shackelford, knocked on her door.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

On day twelve of this great spirit silence, Mr. Capron and Mr. Willets knocked at the front door.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock