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
“Clearly, the goal is always in our minds: to reach the knockout stages with Mexico, to be able to compete,” Álvarez said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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
“He’s breathing, so that’s good. It’s like he got hit with a knockout juju.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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