knock

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Kerr came in at 21-1 in New Zealand's reply and struck 23 fours and one six at a strike rate of 128.78 during her match-winning knock.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Cox also repeatedly warned alleged infringers to knock it off when Sony flagged IP addresses suspected of pirating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"I can't imagine how helpless people must have been," she said between heavy sighs, adding: "I really regret that I didn't knock on a single door."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Too much age can knock you flat with injuries and fatigue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“It’s obvious that Gladys Herdman got that poor little boy to knock himself silly and cause a big commotion, and then she went to the cafeteria and walked off with every last cookie!”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson