knock

Example Sentences

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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

England are due to make it to the semi-finals, with Portugal poised to knock them out two decades after they did in 2006 - though the model stops short of foretelling 'penalties, again'.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites and threaten astronauts -- and create dazzling auroras in the skies known as the northern or southern lights.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Part of that job is understanding the fan base and showing that you value them, and every time you show up you knock their socks off and keep them coming back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

She heard a knock at the door but didn’t get up.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock