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knock

[nok] / nɒk /






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The knock on-effects "of higher energy prices on inflation should be limited, meaning that the ECB's tightening cycle will be short," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

To reframe Tucci’s own policy of naming names, why knock something that brings people together?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The knock against AWS, however, has been the perception that it lacked the heft required for training AI—which is what Colossus was designed to do best.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

We’re going to fight for every game, one game at a time, knock it out of the park and hope for the best.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Today I careened onto the sidewalk and burst through the door with never a knock.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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