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Recent Examples of kayo
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020
Noun
After a quick kayo in Game 1 of the ’53 World Series, in which he was removed by Dressen having given up four runs in the first inning, Erskine was at least well rested for his Game 3 start three days later.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
Now the coronavirus, which has kayoed sports across America and forced many minor league teams to furlough workers, could wind up sealing the fate of the Bees, the pride and joy of Burlington, Iowa.
—NBC News, 27 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayo
Noun
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In fact, Coca-Cola stock (NYSE: KO) has recently reversed its short-term downtrend, suggesting there may be further upside ahead.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Chander wins in over 3.5 rounds (+500) Pimblett wins by KO/TKO/DQ in under 2.5 rounds (+400) Diego Lopes wins in over 2.5 rounds (+900) Check for more boosts for the NBA on Sunday.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Workman, a Rule 5 draft pick, didn’t have many chances to knock out a hit to that point.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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The crash temporarily knocked out power to the traffic lights at the intersection.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the Team Alpha Male veteran has victories over the likes of former title challenger Ricardo Lamas, Michael Johnson, Shane Burgos, Dan Ige, and Calvin Kattar, and also jointly holds the UFC record for the most consecutive bouts with a knockdown, with seven.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The deflection on Steph Catley’s knockdown gave her even less time to react, but the striker adjusted instinctively to give her side the lead on aggregate.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Name: Josh Wynder Club: Benfica Position: Defender Appearances (all competitions): 1 The 19-year-old celebrated a landmark in his promising Benfica career by making his senior bow for the Portuguese giants in the nation’s top knockout cup competition last week.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The new knockout mode adds a competitive edge, requiring racers to place within a range to advance through multiple race legs.—
Eammonn Dignam,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The greenback’s slump against other currencies has floored many on Wall Street, as did Monday’s sell-off in Treasury bonds.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Insider tip: the Lake View rooms in the west wing—specifically floors three through five—deliver a prime panorama without gouging your wallet.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Only a small percentage of those players could survive Tyson's flurry of instant-knockdown uppercuts and emerge victorious with the undisputed World Video Boxing Association championship.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
9 Feb. 2025
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In Salt Lake, that’s the equivalent of an uppercut to the chin.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Kayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayo. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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