knockdown
Example Sentences
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SAN ANTONIO—The knockdown, drag-out Western Conference Finals are barely halfway over, and they’re already a modern classic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Showing her continued emergence as a knockdown shooter, Jaquez made 10 of 14 shots, including five of six three-pointers, and is now shooting a career-high 48.6% from beyond the arc this season.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
The AZ Alkmaar forward then sparked wild Irish celebrations as he prodded home Liam Scales's knockdown deep into injury time to send Heimir Hallgrimsson's side into March's play-offs.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
One was headed in by Jurrien Timber and the other deflected into the net off William Saliba after a Thomas Partey knockdown.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024
Probably a knockdown or a knockout, he thought; maybe the brash kid had made good his boast.
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
