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Recent Examples of kneecap
Every time a winter storm hits Texas, Austin residents are reminded of the weeklong arctic blast in 2021 that kneecapped Texas' electric grid, leaving more than 10 million without power and contributing to at least 240 deaths.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 2024
After all, this is a company that loves to resell you the same 30-plus year-old games time and again while kneecapping backward capability with new consoles.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Instead, opponents have highlighted the bill’s AI testing requirements and other safety provisions, saying compliance costs could kneecap startups and other small businesses.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Service Properties Trust, like many other REITs, kneecapped its dividend in 2020, from 54 cents per share to a penny.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Feb. 2024
After all, this is a company that loves to resell you the same 30-plus year-old games time and again while kneecapping backward capability with new consoles.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Instead, opponents have highlighted the bill’s AI testing requirements and other safety provisions, saying compliance costs could kneecap startups and other small businesses.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
Service Properties Trust, like many other REITs, kneecapped its dividend in 2020, from 54 cents per share to a penny.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kneecap
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Don't let the small can fool you though, this high will smack you in the face.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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With those gains, the market had a massive year, as all three major averages hit new intraday and closing records in the month of December alone.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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Japan's fertility rate hit a low of 1.20 births expected per woman's lifetime last year, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The group has also claimed that Warner Bros. boxed it out of meaningful financial participation on sequels and remakes of titles like Sherlock Holmes and Ready Player One.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Too often, the penultimate version boxes the committee into positions that will lead to controversy and frustration.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Come crunch time in the face-to-face meeting, Bevilaqua shockingly pulls out the piece and whacks Chickie.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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With all protective layers working, Norton whacked every ransomware sample.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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During the 1959 season, Maxwell belted twelve of his 31 homers on Sundays.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Fans frequently belted out the song, using Klopp’s name, to celebrate the German.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Not all motorists would be socked with higher tolls.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Charlie socks him in the jaw, interrupting his apology.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 June 2024
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Kerby Joseph came over and pushed Jennings into the stands while Arnold slapped the player in the helmet.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Super Mario 64 has such spectacular vibes, with bright, colorful graphics, music that absolutely slaps, and level design that, while basic, is more than good enough to get the job done.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Conway Police Department announced an arrest tied to a New Year's Eve shooting that left one person injured, the agency announced Thursday.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The woman, who was not seriously injured, was taken to a hospital.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Kneecap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kneecap. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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