knock out

Example Sentences

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The attacks do more than just knock out the power -- they also sap the morale, particularly of the communities of workers and families that have been built around the plants.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Second, do we need to have the ability to knock out all of their missile sites in order to deter nuclear war?

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Since then, the U.S. has equipped F-15Es, which aren’t stealthy, with air-to-air rockets that are specially designed to knock out drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers came from behind twice in the final quarter to knock out defending champions Philadelphia as a thrilling NFL play-off series continues.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

“Let’s go! We’re gonna knock out the Cloud Knights in record time!”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu