knock down
Example Sentences
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The federal income-tax code can also offer a silver lining for people who can’t knock down their property-tax bill.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Mr. Trump was in the mood to knock down the East Wing of the White House and build in its place something huge and imposing, certainly needed, possibly grand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Trump has denied that he plans to knock down the center, and earlier Friday he posted two renderings on social media of what it would look like when it was refurbished.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
With Dynes in the lineup, 6-9 forward Jacob Cofie has routinely kicked out to the wing, where he’s been asked to knock down 3-pointers and defend on the perimeter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
She hadn't gone hungry much since she learned to knock down birds with her stick sword, but she feared so much pigeon was making her sick.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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