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Recent Examples of KO
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is 23-1 with six wins by KO.
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Amanda Serrano heading to ring
Greg Rosenstein
Serrano, who dropped the last fight with Taylor by split decision, is one of the best female fighters ever.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Cruz has not fought since losing to Marlon Vera via KO in August 2022.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Look at Ruffy’s KO wins as a professional mixed martial artist in this video.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Though observers might believe Beterbiev’s best chance is to win by KO and Bivol’s best chance is to outbox his opponent, Beterbiev is also a skillful boxer and Bivol has solid power.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
The moment happened in the second round when the City Kickboxing product flattened Latu with a left hook to register the one-punch KO to lock up the contract offer from White.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Enlarge / Polio victim Larry Montoya is at the airport for the arrival of cases of vaccine, which were distributed as part of the KO Polio campaign, September 5, 1962.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 Aug. 2024
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Taleb performed excellently and earned his PFL MENA championship with a first-round KO.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, is 23-1 with six wins by KO.
6d ago / 7:43 PM PST
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Amanda Serrano heading to ring
Greg Rosenstein
Serrano, who dropped the last fight with Taylor by split decision, is one of the best female fighters ever.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Cruz has not fought since losing to Marlon Vera via KO in August 2022.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Look at Ruffy’s KO wins as a professional mixed martial artist in this video.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Though observers might believe Beterbiev’s best chance is to win by KO and Bivol’s best chance is to outbox his opponent, Beterbiev is also a skillful boxer and Bivol has solid power.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
The moment happened in the second round when the City Kickboxing product flattened Latu with a left hook to register the one-punch KO to lock up the contract offer from White.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Enlarge / Polio victim Larry Montoya is at the airport for the arrival of cases of vaccine, which were distributed as part of the KO Polio campaign, September 5, 1962.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for KO
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The Friday night fight pitting the 27-year-old Paul against someone more than twice his age finished without any knockdowns and a loss by unanimous decision for the 58-year-old Tyson.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
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He’s earned four knockdowns in that span and is capable of hurting any man in this division.Brett Appley, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Most of the wagers at BetMGM Sportsbook were on proposition bets, with the most popular being on Tyson to prevail either by knockout, decision or a first-round KO.Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
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He was known for his brutal knockouts, as his first 19 fights ended early — 12 in the first round.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Cloud Cotton Robe $129 $90 Parachute Another thing Parachute knocks out of the park?Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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In January 2017, Davis knocked out Jose Pedraza at the Barclays to win the IBF Super Featherweight title.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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If a 100% tax was a stiff jab in the effort to keep Chinese EVs off U.S. roads, the Biden administration just dropped a decisive uppercut.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Here are the new weapons available in Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 3: Wrecked. Nitro Fists: Nitro fists can perform a punch combo, an uppercut or an aerial punch that dashes you through the air.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 May 2024
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If one trips while talking into the camera and knocks over a few others, everybody will be cool, right?Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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In 2019, a delivery driver died after he was hit by a tree knocked over by strong winds in Beijing, according to state media Global Times.Chris Lau, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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Pereira will play a character called The Butcher, and bring his set of skills – including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks – to his meaty role.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Pereira will play a character called The Butcher, and bring his set of skills to the role — including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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There, along the North Platte River in what is now Wyoming, the animal was felled by the arrow of a warrior named High Forehead, who may have been hungry.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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The story claimed that two loggers felled a hollow tree and were shocked to find a body inside.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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The former Ravens running back who suffered a gruesome knee injury in 2021 was standing on the sideline during the second half while wearing a gray sweatsuit with no visible brace or supports.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Rodgers has been battling numerous injuries following his Achilles tear from 2023, including ankle, hamstring and knee injuries this year.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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“KO.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/KO. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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