knock

Example Sentences

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“It takes a while to knock the big dog off the porch,” Carter said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“They’re watching us all the time. … You keep thinking, ‘Now they’ll knock on the door, now they’ll barge into the house.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Yet it was Leyland, who had only been sent on just before the hour mark when Daryl Clark came off with a head knock, who sensationally tipped the game back to the hosts.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kane missed the game against Japan after picking up a knock in training and England, who lacked ideas in attack, do not have a candidate who is ready to be his back-up.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But just then, before his fist came down to knock, a deep voice shouted, “Go away!”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova