How to Use knockdown in a Sentence

knockdown

1 of 3 adjective

• Now's your chance to buy these items at knockdown prices!
• Gavin, just an inch shorter, is a knockdown shooter who plays on the wing.
  — Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 11 Aug. 2021
• In the fourth round, Maxwell got Johnson with a clean knockdown courtesy of his right hand.
  — oregonlive, 7 June 2021
• The first key for him was turning from a competent 3-point shooter to a knockdown one.
  — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 May 2021
• He is viewed as a safe pick at this point of the draft and has the tools to develop into a knockdown shooter at the next level.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2022
• More than one of Leal’s new teammates pointed to him as a knockdown shooter.
  — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Oct. 2020
• The two performed most of the complicated moves during the knockdown fight that turns amorous.
  — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2021
• Rookie Bey was largely a knockdown shooter — and a good one, too.
  — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2021
• Johnson isn't ever going to be a knockdown shooter from the 3-point line.
  — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Feb. 2018
• The Celtics may be a knockdown shooter away from taking that final step to reach the finals, but who is their leader?
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2020
• As a player, Hoiberg was never a star in the NBA but craved out a 10-year career as a knockdown shooter and a no nonsense glue guy.
  — Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2019
• With Kyrie Irving as his capable co-star and a pack of knockdown shooters, LeBron has just that.
  — Anthony Slater, The Mercury News, 26 May 2017
• Though the effect is similar in appearance to a knockdown texture, the skip trowel is more spaced out.
  — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
• The Pistons as a whole didn’t shoot well on Friday, and spacing could be an issue this season as the roster lacks knockdown shooters.
  — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2020
• The New Castle native is a knockdown shooter and an unselfish teammate, willing to do anything needed to get the win.
  — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Jan. 2022
• Loyola has an edge in the knockdown shooting department.
  — Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2018
• Or is this a new reality for a while that is going to make Georgia just a knockdown, drag-out fight every cycle?
  — NBC News, 8 Nov. 2020
• Just be aware that lighter projectiles don’t produce as much knockdown power.
  — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 2 Mar. 2021
• Both of those shooting percentages are career highs for the 6-foot-8 wing, who has become a knockdown shooter for Golden State.
  — Zachary Cohen, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
• Wales continued to enjoy complete control and scored their third when Vokes flicked Andy King’s knockdown past the outstretched fingers of Yan into the goal.
  — Afp, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2018
• Phoenix has some pieces, but could use a more athletic four, a backup point guard who could start for other teams and another knockdown shooter.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2020
• It’s certainly no secret that recruiting in the SEC is a knockdown, drag-out, cutthroat business.
  — Mike Bianchi, orlandosentinel.com, 20 July 2021
• Getting stronger, being more of a knockdown shooter, and being able to make shots more consistently.
  — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, 30 July 2019
• Fudd is a scoring guard with a knockdown mid-range jumper, while Bueckers arguably shines brightest as a distributor.
  — Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
• This was not, however, of the knockdown drag-out social-media variety.
  — Gerry Bethge, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2020
• Fueled by energetic ball movement and knockdown 3-point shooting, their offense ranked among the league’s best.
  — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 4 Nov. 2017
• The Magic’s young core includes Hezonja, who was billed as a knockdown shooter and superb athlete when Orlando drafted him.
  — Josh Robbins, OrlandoSentinel.com, 31 Oct. 2017
• The Cavaliers are becoming stacked with young talent, but Agbaji is a knockdown shooter who can help their offense with his perimeter game.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022
• The new tanks can be retrofitted to any early-model Texans, giving hunters even more knockdown power with their existing rifle.
  — Joseph Albanese, Field & Stream, 21 Aug. 2020
• While the group stretched defenses to their limits, with three knockdown shooters paired with Green’s and Iguodala’s expert passing and playmaking, their biggest impact might have been on defense.
  — Dan Woike, latimes.com, 12 June 2019

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knockdown

2 of 3 noun

• The third knockdown ended the fight at 2:52 of the round.
  — Santos A. Perez, miamiherald, 4 Feb. 2018
• There were knockdowns, dragouts and a hard-fought 45-43 Moeller win over the host La Salle Lancers.
  — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 10 Jan. 2020
• One of those knockdowns came on the fourth place of the game — a 51-yard Justin Fields touchdown run.
  — Nathan Baird, cleveland.com, 6 Sep. 2019
• The problem is, Louisville isn't sure yet when the next knockdown is coming.
  — Jeff Greer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2018
• Hawkins is a knockdown shooter from midrange and behind the arc.
  — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 23 June 2023
• Thornton scored a three-punch knockdown of Rob Zettler . . .
  — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Feb. 2020
• The redshirt-senior tied for the team lead with six knockdowns and did not allow a sack.
  — oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2019
• In the fourth round, Lara floored Gausha (20-1) with a left uppercut for the fight’s only knockdown.
  — Santos A. Perez, miamiherald, 15 Oct. 2017
• Fury pressed ahead after the knockdown and forced Schwarz's corner to throw in the towel before the bell.
  — Greg Beacham, courant.com, 17 June 2019
• To beat Ceja, Magsayo had to survive a fifth-round knockdown.
  — Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022
• Love had fended off a second-round knockdown and stood his ground.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Nov. 2022
• Walsh drew a few boos from the Phoenix crowd, but his knockdown of Ayala in the second round set the stage for his victory.
  — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2023
• Brumfield played the second-most snaps and finished with the second-most knockdowns for LSU in 2017.
  — Andrew Lopez, NOLA.com, 15 Jan. 2018
• Wilder had the fight’s only two knockdowns — in the ninth and 12th rounds — and Fury stunningly got off the canvas and beat the count after the second.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 27 Nov. 2019
• The only knockdowns were allowed by left tackle Garett Bolles and right guard Ron Leary.
  — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2019
• But the original call of knockdown was waved off before the final round.
  — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2023
• But coupled with one in the fourth round, the two knockdowns provided the winning margin.
  — John Whisler, ExpressNews.com, 10 Oct. 2019
• During the final knockdown, Crawford hit Spence so hard, the Texan left his feet and almost fell out of the ring.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2023
• Garcia maintained control of the bout with the knockdown the difference.
  — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 29 Feb. 2020
• In the first fight, Ward recovered from a knockdown to win the razor-thin decision.
  — Branson Wright, cleveland.com, 10 May 2017
• Barrera, 35, nearly accomplished it, but Bivol caught Barrera with a right to the head that dropped him in the 12th for the bout’s only knockdown.
  — Santos A. Perez, miamiherald, 4 Mar. 2018
• Referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight at the 2-minute, 23-second mark after the second knockdown.
  — John Whisler, ExpressNews.com, 31 Oct. 2020
• Both teams make their living on the defensive end, so this could be a knockdown-drag out affair.
  — cleveland, 12 Feb. 2021
• Mitrione (12-5) and Emelianenko both connected on right hands and hit the canvas for a double knockdown in the co-main event.
  — Dan Gelston, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2017
• An official knockdown had not yet been declared as of 9:40 p.m., Prange said.
  — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
• His last knockdown was the closing in January, after just two months, of Azul, a large sports bar in Lakeview.
  — Beth D'addono, NOLA.com, 2 Nov. 2020
• Castaneda suffered the first knockdown of his career on the way to a lopsided loss.
  — John Whisler, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Dec. 2021
• When needed, the elastic tubes are easy to replace or swap out for ones that offer more knockdown power.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
• The now-junior Latham had 29 knockdown blocks last season.
  — Matt Stahl | [e-mail], al, 21 Aug. 2023
• Becton, who tallied more than 60 knockdown blocks this season, entered the NFL Draft and decided to skip the bowl game.
  — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2019

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knock down

3 of 3 verb

• Rios said that many ladders are knocked down in this way, but smugglers are clever.
  — Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
• Along the coast, Helene knocked down trees and power lines, and caused record storm surge.
  — Vox Staff, Vox, 30 Sep. 2024
• Building Toys for Toddlers The only thing toddlers love more than playing with building toys is gleefully knocking down their creations.
  — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 12 Oct. 2024
• These engines are able to knock down mountaintops (that weren’t present in Season 1) to almost instantly dam a river—but apparently have a hard time knocking down the city walls.
  — Erik Kain, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
• Ryan and Anna lost their own home as well: The water reached the ceiling in the first floor and knocked down walls, even lifting his upright piano and pushing it onto a staircase in another room.
  — Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
• The first to knock down three levers becomes the new HOH.
  — Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2021
• But the Rebels knocked down 11 3-pointers, and the Tigers weren’t able to keep pace down the stretch.
  — Jaden Lewis, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2024
• The fire was knocked down by 11:16 p.m. Wednesday night.
  — Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
• Was able to knock down catch-and-shoots, off the dribble, in the midrange, off the dribble from 3.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
• Crews had the flames knocked down around 3 p.m., McBroom said.
  — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
• Look, Joe Biden is a guy who's been knocked down many times in his life.
  — CBS News, 21 July 2024
• The fire department couldn’t even knock down the doors.
  — Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
• At least one person died when the storm knocked down his house.
  — Harold Maass, The Week, 13 Mar. 2023
• If a tree knocks down a power line or hits a home, call for help.
  — Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2024
• The flames were knocked down by 6:46 a.m., fire officials said to the Bay Area News Group.
  — Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
• And last summer, a windstorm knocked down a tree limb, hit the top of their home and left a gash in the roof.
  — Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar. 2024
• At the Parthenon, a Byzantine tower and mosque from the Ottoman era were knocked down.
  — Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
• The rain and the wind knocked down thirty utility poles.
  — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2024
• The Nuggets are counting on those guys not knocking down shots.
  — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
• Michael knocked down about 1,100 trees on Vance Hiers’ farm.
  — Drew Kann, ajc, 1 Sep. 2023
• Fists and punches get thrown, bodies are knocked down, and things get messy.
  — Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 28 June 2024
• Spend the day knocking down pins and testing your mini-golf skill, then end the day with a movie.
  — Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2024
• Less than a week later, a too-tall truck knocked down one of the safety devices.
  — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
• People are welcome to come knock down or break down my door on this.
  — Emily Gould, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2023
• Drysdale knocked down the next hitter, Frank Robinson, and then hit him with a pitch.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
• Many walls have already been knocked down in preparation for the event.
  — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2024
• The three-time All American knocked down two three-pointers en route to a 15-point first half.
  — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
• Then their lead runner got knocked down and fumbled the baton.
  — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024
• Bethel knocked down three shots in that quarter, and now the Nighthawks trail, 51-43, going into the fourth quarter.
  — Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2024
• But Stanford trapped her, and McDonald couldn’t find space to knock down a shot.
  — Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2021

Last Updated: 14 Nov 2024