knockout
Example Sentences
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So if Argentina looks poised for victory in a knockout round, Sagan and his team will be standing by with flights to the next game before the final whistle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
That should make the battle for second place and an automatic berth in the knockout rounds an interesting one.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Nothing is guaranteed in a World Cup, but I would expect Mexico to reach the knockout stage and potentially finish first in the group.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Thankfully, the U.S. acquitted itself adequately, reaching the first knockout round, when the team was promptly clipped—on July 4, no less—by the eventual winner, Brazil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She was wearing this knockout tennis suit, and here I was in my black jeans and army jacket.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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