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knockout

[nok-out] / ˈnɒkˌaʊt /
NOUN
a blow that knocks unconscious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
technical knockout
STRONG
KO TKO blow kayo
WEAK
cold pack coup de grace final blow finishing blow hearts and flowers knockout blow
NOUN
a striking person or thing
Synonyms
STRONG
beauty belle eyeful gem looker sensation smash stunner success vision
Antonyms
STRONG
dog eyesore failure loss

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Six World Cup matches will take place at Lincoln Financial Field, including a knockout round on July 4.

From The Wall Street Journal

Can Joshua, 36, mark his return in style with a knockout success?

From BBC

His comments landed as heavily as his trademark right, a reminder that beneath the Instagram gloss, this is still a professional contest where knockouts are allowed.

From BBC

So the danger facing Paul as he prepares to mix it up with a fighter who has 25 wins by knockout is real.

From The Wall Street Journal

Palace will discover their knockout phase play-off opponents on 16 January.

From BBC

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