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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard
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2
as in to take down
to take apart
right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
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as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the overexcited dog knocked the toddler down
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as in to reduce
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
they'll have to knock down the price of those televisions if they expect to sell any
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as in dropped
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as in KO
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Recent Examples of knock down
John Hollinger, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
With gusts potentially topping 35 mph – and likely faster near beaches and headlands – trees and power lines are at risk of being knocked down, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency warned.
—Hallie Golden and Christopher Weber, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
The 6-foot-8 Grant has provided energy at both ends of the court and has been a knockdown outside shooter.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
Here is a look at the finish: Rountree scored a knockdown in the second round after Pereira missed a head kick.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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In fact, Hawkins has likely underperformed here thus far, shooting 36.6 percent at the NBA level across two seasons after knocking down 38.8 percent on sky-high volume in his final college season at Connecticut and shooting 87 percent from the line across his pro and college career.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
With gusts potentially topping 35 mph – and likely faster near beaches and headlands – trees and power lines are at risk of being knocked down, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency warned.
—Hallie Golden and Christopher Weber, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
From dilapidated homes selling for little more than a dollar, to ready-to-occupy houses at knockdown prices, there's been a frenzy of competition.
—Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 18 Nov. 2022
The 6-foot-8 Grant has provided energy at both ends of the court and has been a knockdown outside shooter.
—oregonlive, 4 Oct. 2022
Noun
Where are the knockdowns, the leg sweeps, the elbows and stomps?
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
Here is a look at the finish: Rountree scored a knockdown in the second round after Pereira missed a head kick.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Here’s a look at Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 01-10-25-31, Cash Ball: 25 Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Can Miami of Ohio take down rival Ohio for the second time in 2024 to win the MAC conference championship?Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Amazon employs a team of expert investigators and machine learning scientists to identify and disrupt fraud, taking down phishing websites—often within hours—and shutting down scam phone numbers the same day they’re reported.Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The hazardous conditions will impact commutes and lead to power outages and downed trees across the region.Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the wreckage remains — some 243 structures destroyed, a quarter of Ventura County’s avocado groves blackened, power lines downed, miles of irrigation pipes melted ... and a beloved perennial nursery in Somis burned and nearly shuttered.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Westmore Beauty’s 60-Second Eye Effects Gel Duo promises to instantly reduce the appearance of signs of aging around your eyes.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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His overall demands have reduced, however, realising a less intense approach could help offset the risk of player burnout.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The game became more competitive after the first delay, but the Irish couldn’t overcome a litany of mistakes: three interceptions, two lost fumbles, one missed field goal and a handful of dropped passes.Tyler James, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2020
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Diffuse impact Problems are likely to range from dropped connections to slow downloads or loss of video feeds.Scott Moritz, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2020
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For an even more legendary gift, add on a pair of KO Studio’s boxing gloves ($69), which are equally cute and designed specifically to fit and cushion women’s hands.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 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
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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While earning millions for his work on environmental conservation, Kennedy simultaneously received tens of thousands of dollars from Arctic Royalty, an oil and gas rights leasing company.Robert Schmad, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 32-page document includes a toll free number for getting in touch with remote operators, a visual guide for disabling the vehicle’s autonomous mode, and instructions for how to disconnect the high-voltage battery.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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If your toilet stops flushing, take off the tank lid and investigate the parts connected to the handle to see if anything is disconnected or broken.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Knock down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knock%20down. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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