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

An agreement could knock down oil prices and ease the upward pressure on costs for transport, manufacturing, food and consumer fuels across the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Promoted to open in the absence of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Capsey struck three sixes in her brilliant knock as the hosts reached their target of 137 with 16 balls to spare.

From BBC • May 20, 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

The apartment windows are dark, and nobody answers the door when you knock.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith