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knocks

  • plural of knock.
  • present tense form of knock (3rd person singular).

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Knocks to software companies are particularly relevant to private credit fund managers given “software’s longstanding role in both public and private credit markets,” BlackRock credit strategist Dominique Bly wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

To take that actor and to turn him into The One Who Knocks is just such an exciting journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

The Jets also welcomed the Hard Knocks cameras behind the scenes to show how Rodgers is settling in and help build the anticipation for this season.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2023

Jets have a change of heart for their summer appearance on 'Hard Knocks'

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

“That sounds like that School of Hard Knocks I been hearing about,” Peewee said.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers